Automation Engineer

Overview

In this Automation Engineer role at Tarmac’s Tunstead site, you will maintain and improve cement plant control and software systems, ensuring reliable operation. You will modify and commission automation safely, aligning with site procedures and risk assessments. You work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new equipment and scale testing through virtualization and CAPEX projects. Your work supports continuous improvement of plant control, contributing to reliable production and safety. This position offers a meaningful chance to shape automation at scale in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension
• Employee Assistance helpline
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Communities

Responsibilities

• Prevent downtime due to control system faults
• Support installation of new plant equipment from conception to operation
• Assure integration of new systems into plant operations
• Assist Head of Electrical with development, review and implementation of control system SOPs
• Ensure robust risk assessment processes for control measures
• Develop server virtualization to assist testing of program modifications
• Assist in management and commissioning of new CAPEX projects
• Ensure control and software systems are managed via a continuous improvement methodology

Key requirements

• Commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies
• Ability to liaise with other departments and form cross-functional links
• Develop close working relationships with control room operators to assist with system issues

• strong communication skills
• collaborative mindset
• safety-conscious
• plant control and software systems
• server virtualization for testing
• risk assessment processes

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