Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Engineering)
Full time
BPD is an award-winning, proud South Australian Dairy Company making high-quality cheese and dairy products out of our 2 Production facilities at Murray Bridge and Jervois.
To support our production & reliability teams, we are in the market for an experienced Industrial Automation Technician/PLC Programmer to join our team.
Based predominantly at our Jervois Site, the Industrial Automation Technician/PLC Programmer will be responsible for:
* Development and maintenance of PLC programs & automation systems.
* Plan, develop and implement new and existing programs.
* Perform programming required to ensure effective and efficient control systems.
* Review PLC project requirements and specifications to meet functionality and design needs.
* Investigate and bring forward to management changes for improving control systems.
* Continuously improve PLC programs for optimized productivity.
* Assist in the startup and implementation of automated control systems.
* Assist and mentor Electricians in PLC fault finding and programming.
* Be available to provide advice to Shift Electricians in more complex breakdown electrical/automation work.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Qualifications in Automation/PLC Programming.
* Tertiary Qualifications in Electrical/Electronic Engineering desirable.
* Previous experience as a PLC Programmer/Automation Technician.
* Previous Site Electrician experience, preferably within the Dairy Industry or other Food Processing Industries highly considered.
* Previous experience mentoring or leading Maintenance Teams.
* Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team.
* Calmness under pressure.
* Good communication skills (written and verbal).
* Working knowledge of different PLCs (predominantly Allen Bradley).
If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, please apply with a resume/CV and covering letter.
Your application will include the following questions:
* Have you worked in a role which requires fault finding experience?
* Do you hold a current electrical licence?
* Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
* How many years' experience do you have as an Automation Engineer?
* Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment medical check?
* Have you completed a qualification in electrical engineering?
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