Douglas Control & Automation are seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Controls to join our ever growing Secondment team in Mayo.
This long term position can be facilitated as either a full time staff position or as a contractor.
Position Overview
The objective of the ‘Senior Project Engineer - Controls’ is to manage large, strategic and/or complex automation projects and automation process improvements activities across the site. Strategic planning for control system capability and its life cycle is also a key component of the role.
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Project Management & Vendor Management
o Scoping, design, justification and management of complex automation projects
o Managing communications and relationships with site management to ensure successful project outcomes
o Manage prioritisation of workstreams with site management and meet commitments with regards safety, cost, timelines and quality
o Strategic planning of the site control system lifecycle to meet current and future needs
o Management of support contracts, contract resources and external expert consultants
2. Site SME for Controls Systems
o Recognised subject matter expert across site/system in the areas of PLC Programming, Industrial Networks, HMI’s, Historians, Batch, Robotics and Vision
o Leading Automation specifications, design and technical reviews for projects involving new processes, lines and machines
o Leading site input into global ‘distributed work teams’ for control systems
o Mentoring of junior engineers in the areas of Controls and Project Management
o Collaborating with other Engineering teams on design approaches for significant capital projects
o Development of novel solutions in response to site requests
o Working with site maintenance team to develop their controls knowledge
3. Improving Existing Infrastructure Control System Design
o Designing and implementing improvements to increasing system robustness and availability
o Improving system design so that it provides better feedback on abnormal conditions
o Supporting site controls engineers to develop more robust coding strategies
o Defining and leading best practice with regard system documentation and project execution
COMMUNICATION & OTHER SKILLS
Liaise with all levels of associates from shop floor through to senior management. Excellent presentation skills, able to explain complex automation aspects to non-technical audience. Strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills.
A strong appreciation of bespoke application development (i.e. Visual Studio), databases and MES software is desirable.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Degree Qualified (essential) in Mechatronics, Computer/Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
2. 10 years’ experience in the design, maintenance and support of control systems
3. 3+ years experience in project management
4. Strong PLC and HMI programming skills required, first-hand experience with Allen Bradley, Intouch, RSBatch, Fanuc, Kuka and vision systems a distinct advantage.
5. Proven experience in delivering automation projects in a regulated environment
6. Previous experience in project and vendor management is highly desirable
Why Douglas Control & Automation?
* We are the longest established Irish company in the automation sector, with an enviable record of successfully implemented, innovative and cost effective projects.
* Our customers cover the entire manufacturing and utilities sectors and include pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, semiconductor, food and beverage, mining, transport and water treatment industries.
* We are authorised distributors for Siemens and Stahl automation products.
* Long term project opportunity.
* Competitive contract or staff rate.
Skills:
Project Management, Automation, PLC Programming, Allen Bradley
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