DESCRIPTION:

Provide Automation support for manufacturing processes at the Speke site. Implement, support and optimise automation systems across the Speke site, including Rockwell FTView - PLC, DeltaV and Historian (OSI PI) systems. This role takes responsibility for delivery of all automation system lifecycle activities, including requirements generation, system configuration, system administration, architecture development, validation and maintenance.

The Senior Automation Engineer supports the site production teams by providing technical leadership and applying expertise to meet the following commitments:

• Lead other automation engineers and influence operational/functional leaders
• Develop and improve process/functional technical knowledge
• Provide process and equipment automation support
• Support process optimisation and continuous improvement activities – leading on automation aspects
• Provide System Custodian oversight for automation systems (as directed by line manager) – be accountable for ensuring these systems are delivered/maintained in a qualified state.

DEVELOP TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• Develop a technical understanding of the manufacturing processes supported including awareness of good manufacturing practices, customer requirements, process flow, safety critical operations and control strategies.
• Develop and maintain expertise and knowledge across the different automation platforms used at Speke.
• Provide SME support in integrating business systems using an array of technologies – these may include middleware integration technologies, OPC, XML, BatchML, SQL and industry standards such as ISA S88, S95.
• Document work and learning in technical documents (specifications, standards).

Please refer the Job description for details