Automation Engineer to join a leading top-tier COMAH Chemical Manufacturer based on one of their sites in the Cheshire area, on a permanent basis, for a salary in the region of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum. This competitive salary is supported by fantastic benefits package that is inclusive of an employer pension contribution up to 11%, free on-site parking, company part-subsidised private healthcare and a choice of an extra 5 days holiday, or a 2% cash bonus. Within this Automation Engineer role you will be site based 5 days a week, working standard days of 8:30 am - 4:15pm with work flexibility as and when needed.
As the Automation Engineer, you will have responsibility for the availability, functionality and further development of the process control systems in order to ensure a smooth and efficient operation of all production facilities of the location.
To be successful in this role as a Automation Engineer you will hold an HNC in a relevant discipline as a minimum, as well as at least 4 years' relevant experience in process control. Experience working on a COMAH site previously will be highly beneficial when applying to this role as Automation Engineer.
Responsibilities of the Automation Engineer :
Ensure the ongoing maintenance of process control systems to assure continuity of the production processes.
Closely monitor contractual performance by external service suppliers.
Plan, organise and control the inspections of the instruments and installations of the process control technology
System Administrator for the DCS System and other systems.
Develop and continuously evaluate preventive and predictive DCS maintenance programs in coordination with plant and maintenance team to ensure continuity of servicing processes.
Participate in maintenance and investment projects on the site as an expert in process control systems to contribute to the successful completion of the projects.
Ensure DCS compliance with ISO guidelines and rules.Please apply direct for further information regarding this Automation Engineer position