AddressCompany description
About Improve IO
Improve IO is a Perth based company specialising in automation and control. Our main clientele are mines and mineral processing plants within Western Australia. We are a small group of Automation specialists looking for another Control Systems Engineer to join our passionate team.
The core business of Improve IO is on-site automation support and project commissioning. A secondary focus is hardware and software development. At Improve IO you will have the opportunity to assist in developing in-house solutions from scratch and be part of a unique team of professionals.
Job description
The services we offer include:
Maintenance and support for:
- DCS and PLC systems
- Historians and databases
- Advanced Control Systems
Fault finding:
- Instrumentation
- PLC programs
Turn-key projects:
- Electrical panel manufacturing
- Custom instrumentation
Duties
The role will be a “fly in, fly out” role from Perth. The roster will depend on the client’s requirement at the time. Currently our clients mostly require swings that are “8days on, 6days off”.
A typical day will include:
- Making changes and improvements to:
- PLC/DCS systems
- Historians
- HMI’s
- Assisting the maintenance department in fault finding problems escalated from the client’s teams:
- Essentially looking into the underlying code in the PLC to assist in the fault-finding efforts.
- Root cause analysis of the underlining problem.
- Working with the metallurgical department in implementing changes to the plant control system to aid them in improving recovery/throughput/efficiency.
- Client site visit reports.
- Solution proposals, scoping and reviews.
- Electrical and Instrumentation drawings.
- Manuals for developed products and implementations.
- Review and manage standards, procedures and work methods.
- Remote Client Support:
- Responding to client emails and requests.
- Remote login into systems for emergency support if on standby.
Type of candidate
Improve IO are looking for a candidate that is technically skilled and a fast learner. Attitude towards the work and clients is of paramount importance. We aim to create good team synergy and working environment that is enjoyed by all.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with a genuine passion for automation. A lot of the work we do, especially the development of new systems or products, can be very rewarding for someone who has a keen interest in automation and control.
Skills and qualifications
Core Skills for the role (advanced level in the following):
- PLC programming
- Emerson (PAC ME) will be advantageous
- SCADA development
- GE Cimplicity Experiense will be advantageous
- Historian support
- Industrial communication protocols
- Instrumentation
Other desirable skills:
- Programming: C++, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc
- Linux command line programming
Required miscellaneous:
- Police clearance on request
- Drug and alcohol test on request
