Automation & Controls PLC Engineer

3 days ago

Great Linford, United Kingdom Tarmac Full time

At Tarmac,

‘who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for an Automation and Controls PLC Engineer to join the amazing team at our Linford Block Plant, which is located close to Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. The site is easily accessible from Tilbury, Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Dartford, Purfleet on Thames, Grays, Wickford, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Brentwood, Billericay and the surrounding areas.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough and energy efficient aerated blocks that we see all around us, whether this be in our homes or our work environments, you are never too far away from one of our products.

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Role Responsibility

As our Automation and Controls PLC Engineer , you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our site programmable logic controller (PLC) systems. You will work closely with the production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues, implement process improvements, and ensure seamless operation of automated systems and project engineering work.

Your responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

Design and develop PLC programs for new and existing systems Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to PLC hardware and software Collaborate with production and engineering teams to implement system enhancements Conduct routine maintenance and updates to PLC systems Optimise PLC performance to improve manufacturing efficiency and reliability Own and lead the implementation of a Risk Based Assessment programme for all PLC systems on site to include current assets and future upgrades Ensure management of change practices are followed for all modifications, upgrades or project work to PLC related systems on site Have a proven track record of successful people management, management of engineering operations, delivering large scale CAPEX projects and managing large budgets Promoting the maintenance management system, ensuring the application of maintenance procedures, methods and best practices Assisting the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of engineers, fitters and apprentices by providing training and support on PLC systems and functionalities Involvement with maintaining Health and Safety rules and regulations and ensure all Safe Systems of Work are signed off and complied with leading towards a target of zero harm for personnel and contractors Lead in resolving complex technical issues or failures as they arise Continuous review of plant availability and performance, Identifying gaps, root causes and subsequent improvement activity

The Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant in the role of Automation and Controls PLC Engineer will be instrumental in the future development and support of our culture to achieve the benefits available through development strategies. You will have experience in this role from a similar heavy manufacturing industry environment, this experience will be essential.

Automation and Controls PLC Engineer - Qualifications/Requirements/Capabilities:

ESSENTIAL - BEng or MEng in a role related discipline - Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field Strong understanding of PLC hardware and software, including programming languages such as ladder logic Familiarity with industrial control systems and automation standards PLC Programming, Ladder Logic, SCADA, HMI Design, Electrical Circuit Design Automation Systems and Industrial Networking Rockwell Automation, Siemens & Allen Bradley PLCs

Why Us

In the role of Automation and Controls PLC Engineer we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

Bonus scheme  Enhanced holiday entitlement  Contributory pension scheme  Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.  Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice  Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and Menopause Training and development opportunities 

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