Electrical and Automation Engineer

Salt Search is partnering with a global FMCG company who has state of art manufacturing facilities throughout Australia & the globe and hiring!!

Electrical and Automation Engineer

Location: Regional NSW

Offering $115K + super + Relocation package

Min 4 years FMCG exp required

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager with key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the factory electrical infrastructure from design through to installation, maintenance, operation, improvement and upgrade as part of a site electrical strategy.
• Participates in CAPEX projects in the factory adhering to market standards.
• Ensure Process & Equipment safety for people, products and environment and that one exhibits an attitude of absolute intolerance for unsafe situations.
• Ensure that the Change Management is in place to appropriately manage modifications in the MES-E&A solutions.
• Supervise and coordinate Automation and MES maintenance and project work by electricians and contractors.
• Co-ordinate with Production, Quality Management and Engineering to resolve Automation and MES issues.
• Develop a deep insight of the processes, and continuously strive for the improvement of quality, safety or efficiency while protecting the technological know-how and competitive advantage.
• Participates in the implementation of engineering tools at site level (i.e. NSAT, NEST, AMM, etc.).
• Ensure that all MES-E&A installations comply with market and corporate safety, health, environment, product safety and product quality standards.
• Participates in the M&I activities in the factory.

Skills :

• Joining a collaborative team of specialists, you will be a strong leader with a drive to deliver quality outcomes.
• Degree or Diploma qualified with solid Electrical and Automation experience.
• Minimum 4 years Automation and/or MES engineer with Electrical experience.
• Experience in Personnel Supervision of technical teams, contractors or other 3rd parties.
• Participation in the development of engineering projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Exposure to TPM, preventive maintenance planning and/or maintenance execution desired but not required.
• Proficient in installation, programming and troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLC’s and variable speed drives – desired.
• In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and process control, real time management, MES (Manufacturing Execution System), man/machine interfaces and communication, computer hardware etc.
• Excellent communication skills and a proven capacity to influence and negotiate to drive high standards of performance and quality.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.

How to Apply

To apply, click the link and upload your current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx) or please send through a copy of your latest CV to rsharma@welovesalt.com for a confidential discussion.

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