Company Overview: With more than 4,000 employees across 300 sites, we have an extensive production and logistics network across Australia.
We think global and act local - we benefit from global research and development enhanced by national collaboration to offer a comprehensive range of high-quality concrete, aggregates, road base, sand and asphalt products. We also produce a wide range of sustainable and recycled construction materials for civil construction and infrastructure projects.
We are driven by excellence and high performance and together we will shape Australia's construction materials industry building a legacy for generations to come.
About the Role:
This role is responsible for providing industrial automation expertise and support to the Operating Units (OUs) through assistance to the Automation and Industrial Computing Manager.
The successful candidate will effectively manage the process control system infrastructure through improvement in planning, design, and maintenance. This will ensure long-term viability and growth of OUs through robust automation development and optimisation of plant and equipment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implement a consistent approach to process control systems across the business.
* Implement management plans for newly acquired sites where appropriate.
* Review and audit existing control systems.
* Work with operational teams to ensure that process control system functional descriptions and improvement/optimisation plans are developed through consultation and are understood by relevant stakeholders.
* Support Operations Managers to ensure plant and systems are managed in a safe and cost-efficient manner optimizing production.
Background and Experience Required:
A Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline) or related industry experience is required.
Minimum of three years of industrial automation experience, programming PLCs for operational systems.
Experience with process control systems (physical and virtualised infrastructure).
Experience with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P & ID) and design assurance processes.
Experience with application programming according to IEC 61131.
Experience with the development of and commitment to engineering systems, standards, procedures, and quality assurance.
Experience in evaluating, selecting, and introducing new technologies.
Demonstrable experience or equivalent with industrial automation, programmable logic controllers, SCADA, and HMI.
Demonstrable experience with specification, design, testing, commissioning, maintenance and vetting of process control systems (physical and virtualised infrastructure).
Demonstrable experience with Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P & ID) and design assurance processes.
Demonstrable experience with application programming according to IEC 61131.
Employee Benefits:
* Salary Sacrifice: Take control of your finances by saving on technology and work-related items through our salary sacrifice program.
* Learning and Development: Fuel your career ambitions with our extensive learning and development opportunities, enabling you to unlock your full potential.
* Paid Parental and Grandparent Leave: We support your family life with generous paid leave options, helping you cherish those precious moments with loved ones.
* Discounted Concrete & Quarry Products: Save on your home improvement projects with exclusive discounts on concrete and quarry products.
* Novated Leasing: Drive your dream car for less through our partnership with TFM, offering fantastic discounts on vehicles.
* Health and Well-being: Prioritise your health with discounted health insurance, access to retail outlets, and affordable gym memberships.
* Car Hire Discounts: Enjoy savings on car rentals through our exclusive car hire discounts.
* Electronics: Enjoy a 10% discount on a variety of products from JB HiFi.
Heidelberg Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome people from all walks of life and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and the LGBTQI+ community.