Automation Service Engineer

1 week ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Millbank Holdings Full time
Do you have demonstrable experience as an Automation Service Engineer?
Are you familiar with detailed EICA specifications and understanding of scopes of work?
Would you be interested in joining a team culture at the forefront of safety and sustainability?
If you've answered yes, then this could be a fantastic opportunity for you so read on for further information and get in touch now
The Opportunity

An exciting home based opportunity has become available to join an ambitious workforce of nuclear specialists , where you will be responsible for providing 24/7 remote and onsite support to a multi-industry client base on a rotated basis.

This role will be remote working
Your duties and responsibilities will be
As an Automation Service Engineer, you will operate a variety of PLC/PC software application automation packages and be able to use programmers to diagnose faults on automated systems
Connect remotely on a variety of platforms to clients PC / PLC / SCADA applications and while working with the client, diagnose issues on unfamiliar applications – generally to move on processes and/or diagnose faults within the field
Identify Engineering scope changes and effectively manage the process of change control
Ensuring reports are detailed with root cause and resolution
Ability to survey automation systems and deliver adoption / obsolescence reports, advising clients regards risk and upgrade paths.

Be able to effectively carry out automation small works and repairs estimates, with regards to hardware scope and man hours.

Communicate with clients and observe production sequences providing ideas in order to provide improvements in rates of failure or productivity.

Selection & specification of PLC/HMI/SCADA hardware and software.
Comply with all safety rules and create effective RAMS.
Comply with all company processes and procedures.
You will have the following skills and experience
Completed an engineering apprenticeship
Previously worked within a maintenance and/or commissioning role, with the ability to fault find via multiple PLC manufacturers and types
Be able to make minor modifications to PLC code and systems including changing PLC cards, identify issues and rectify coding issues, ability to read code and move sequences on in order to continue production
Be able to connect and back up PLC and HMI software applications, storing and sharing as required by contracts
Able to complete PC healthchecks, replace hard drive, backup and restore application.
Excellent communicator, both written and verbal
Be able to work under pressure.
Able to work alone as well as supervise a small team on specific projectsIt's great if you also have the following
Familiar with detailed EICA specifications and understanding of scopes of work, EICA design drawings and EICA schedules which can include; cable routing drawings, schematic and single line diagrams, loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, inspection and test reports and commissioning plans
Understanding of the principles of cybersecurity including layers of protection and the ability to undertake high level assessments providing recommendations for systems and process hardening
Selection & specification of general LV electrical items e.g. distribution equipment, isolation & control equipment, cables, protective devices
Selection & specification of general items of equipment e.g. converters, barriers, indicators, relays, junction boxes, panel, fixings, cable management etc.

Selection and Specification of Instrumentation Equipment for different types of flow, pressure, level, temperature and analytical instrumentation, including cables, Non I.S and I.S systems.

Be able to connect to OS networks using products such as profitrace to report on and diagnose network health providing recommendations.

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new challenge and think you have the skills and experience we are seeking then apply now to avoid missing out
Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the 'Disability Confident Scheme'. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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