Headcount Solutions is recruiting an Automation Engineer (Utility Systems) for projects at a multination client’s facility in Dublin. 12-Month Minimum

Reporting to the Associate Director Automation Systems this person will support Utility Automation Control systems such as the Waste Water Treatment plant PLC/SCADA system, Utility Automation OEM systems, Electrical Automation System and Building Automation System.

Key Responsibilities:

· Supporting Utility Automation Control systems; Waste Water Treatment plant PLC/SCADA system, Utility Automation OEM systems, Electrical Automation System and Building Automation System.

· Working with SCADA and PLC/HMI environments.

· Support upgrade projects.

· Provide troubleshooting and hands-on support to resolve technical issues.

· Scheduling and coordinating work to tight deadlines.

· Creating and carrying out test procedures and automation change controls.

· Liaising with installation/project engineers.

· Writing reports, documentation, and work instructions.

· Training maintenance and operative staff where appropriate.

· Attend Software Factory Acceptance and Site Acceptance Testing.

· Maintaining and developing change control systems.

Qualifications & Experience:

· Bachelors Degree in Engineering/Computer Science, or a related engineering field or its equivalent.

· Minimum 5 years’ experience providing automation system solutions and support to manufacturing organisations in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry or similar is required.

· Experience with Rockwell and Siemens Automation Platforms. Experience of ABB PLC/SCADA platforms would be an advantage.

· Experience of Windows Server, SQL and Active Directory would be an advantage.

· A good understanding of computer networking, Subnets, VLANs and Firewall rules.

· Working knowledge of GAMP software development lifecycle, ANSI/ISA-S88 industry standards.

· Thorough knowledge of Pharmaceutical Industry Regulations (cGMP/cGLP, OSHA, EPA/EQB) required.

· Experience of Validated and Non-Validated Control System Documentation practices.

For further information, please contact Mick on (phone number removed) or forward details in confidence to