Shift Electrical & Control System Engineer

Role outline:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Shift Electrical & Control System Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of their production area and drive improvement projects, with a focus on safety compliance, project management, engineering design, reliability analysis, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting of Control Systems and equipment. The role will work on a highly favourable shift pattern, allowing for an excellent work life balance for those set up to commit to the pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and fault find various equipment issues onsite to minimize machine downtime utilising an RCA or similar approach.
• Work with operational and maintenance teams to plan and execute minor and major machine shutdowns. This includes providing planning assistance, ensuring execution adherence to plan, and analysing shutdown results.
• Coordinate and drive Condition Based Monitoring of the equipment on site in order to drive reliability improvements.
• Work with the broader engineering team to manage projects from inception to completion, including capital justification, procurement, scheduling, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), implementation, commissioning, testing, and handover to production.
• Identify opportunities for process and reliability improvements and cost-saving measures related to electrical Control Systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• High levels of proficiency in fault finding Allen-Bradley drives through packages such as Studio 5000 and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), and PLCs.
• Understanding in the use of serial and ethernet communication protocols.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with mechanical engineering design, reliability analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach to troubleshooting.
• Ability to work effectively in a close knit team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in a local manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

This is a full-time position, offering competitive compensation and benefits package. If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. To apply, please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Richard Tuxford at *******@nicriel.com.au