Automation Engineer

About the Role:We are seeking to recruit an Automation Engineer to support our continued growth. This position will include responsibility for automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance. The role will operate from our base in the West of Ireland, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo.Key Responsibilities:Working from an FDS or Control Philosophy to develop an IO list, hardware specification and PLC HMI programsSet up modem links, radio links, web based remote SCADA access, control server set-up and maintenanceOn site commissioning of PLC system with electrical commissioning engineersImplement code changes on the automation systems under change control where requiredInvestigate and provide technical advice and support to process engineers and other engineering disciplines on automation related issuesOperate according to SOPs developed for site engineering and maintenancePartner with different disciplines to deliver automation projects in accordance with guidelinesGenerate documentation and SOPs associated with each of the Automation systems as requiredProvide support to tendering department on Automation projects – specifying Hardware, programming time etcManage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelinesKey Competencies and Skills:Working Knowledge of following;PLC's & HMI's: Allen Bradley , Siemens, Mitsubishi, Schneider & UnitronicsField bus/Communication protocols: CanBus, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Profibus, CC-link, Modbus, Modbus TCP, Ethernet IP, ProfiNet.SCADA Packages: Wonderware Intouch, Indusoft, Citect, Broadwin, Iconics and OPC ServersM2M Platforms: Leased Line, GSM, GPRS/3G, Broadband, Fibre and Radio modems and TelemetryStructured Query Language (SQL), Web Browser, VB Script, SMS FunctionalityQualifications:BEng in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical disciplineMinimum 3-5 years experience in industry, preferably in a water, wastewater or related industryWe are also looking for graduates Experienced with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and vision systems in operating environmentCompensation Package:Competitive salary and benefits packageRobust graduate programmeOpportunities for professional development and career growthCPD accredited employerA collaborative and supportive work environmentLaptop or desktop and work mobile phone providedFlexible working options, dependent on location and role requirementsSee company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email jobs@epswater.com. Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer. Company ProfileSince 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer’s outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.