Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.
Overview:To identify automation opportunities and support the introduction of automation systems and processes from early scoping, specification, design, maintenance and through to implementation and hand over to improve operational productivity and/or to reduce manufacturing cost. Provide technical support for all aspects of on-site automation relating to programming, training, maintenance, and fault finding.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of robots, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical circuits, electronics, mechanics, and computers and preferably qualified to a minimum HNC level in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering
• An ability to communicate with internal stakeholders / project teams and external automation integration companies
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
• Project management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex systems tests
• Good Math and analytical skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• An understanding of machine / automation safety requirements (potentially IOSH or similar training, understanding of PUWER).

• Responsible for design, specification and introduction of scalable automation and control systems.
• Create and present feasibility reports & URS (user requirement specification) documentation for identified automation opportunities.
• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring assigned technical and engineering projects.
• Assess processes, take measurements, and interpret data
• Identifying potential problems with the project, leading the team into developing solutions and ensuring that they are implemented
• When changes are agreed, implement these across the team including validation, training, and controls, and promote continuous improvement
• Ensure change control processes are adhered to and any changes suitably documented
• Create and coordinate project teams to achieve the agreed project outcomes.
• Ensure all automation projects are embedded with the local teams for seamless handover.
• Automation introduction would be achieved with contracted support from Automation Integration companies although the role will include aspects of simulation, proving, programming, and testing.
• In all automation projects the person will be automation project technical lead whilst being responsible for project management activities.
• Provide technical and feasibility support for all aspects of automation fault finding and improvements.
• Identify and coordinate automation training opportunities for self and colleagues.
• Liaise with automation teams within Polypipe group to share knowledge.
• Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement.