Automation Engineering Technician

Permanent Opportunity Five Weeks Annual Leave Free onsite parking About the Business:Sporting the dual crown of Australia's oldest dairy and Australia's most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity within our Technology Department for an Automation Engineering Technician.Community is at the heart of what we do as we collect over 120 million litres of milk each year from more than 40 dairy farming families located in WA's pristine Southwest region. All our Brownes Dairy products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment, pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and our free school tours program sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy too.With a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice and desserts, our products are a household name in WA and are sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.What can you expect looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, remaining committed to product, packaging, and Brand innovation, meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head- on.Culture is at the forefront for Brownes we aspire to be a listening, learning and leadership organisation where everyone flourishes – our people, our farmer partners, our customers and of course the planet.The Role:The automation team, within the Technology Department, is accountable for ensuring that systems, which control operational manufacturing equipment and devices, are configured, adjusted and monitored in accordance with the production and engineering teams requirements.The Automation team, works closely with Production and Engineering stakeholders to identify requirements, design and plan the work; ensuring that all systems are operating effectively and efficiently in support the Brownes manufacturing business objectives.Brownes is a manufacturing plant, currently operating across two sites at Balcatta and Brunswick. The role will require flexible working hours, to ensure maximum availability and utilisation of the manufacturing equipment. Role Responsibilities:Plan, manage, monitor and maintain all Control System hardware, software and devices across Brownes sites. Ensure that all stakeholders voices are incorporated into planning.Work with a team of automation engineers to translate business processes into actionable automation controls, and ensure that the systems are maintained appropriately and processes sustainableCommunicate with Senior Managers and Executives about the status and progress of work packages, escalate critical issues effectively and rapidlyDevelop and maintain a collection of policies, procedures, and design patterns to drive standardisation of automation across Brownes manufacturing equipmentProvide technical guidance and support to Brownes OperationsEngage in configuration, development and monitoring of automation solutions as required.Work with Operations to develop a Business Continuity Process should automation become unavailable or equipment malfunctionWork closely with Engineering to assess the suitability of new equipment and contribute to the selection andProvide Electrical, Mechanical and Automation support to Brownes Operations assisting with breakdownsProvide technical support to process control in the creation of Brownes productsDevelop continual improvement processes to reduce downtimeCoordinate with manufacturing and maintenance planned downtime to correctly service equipmentAssist with developing the optimum spares levels across sitesIdentify and select Control System infrastructure and software that needs to be replaced or refreshed, and build a business case as requiredEnsure that all equipment has sufficient spares and that spares are of required qualityBuild and maintain relationships with the equipment suppliersRequirements: You must have full working rights in AustraliaEssential is an Electrical trade qualified with current unrestricted electrical licenceAssociate Diploma or degree in Electronic Engineering or Process Control Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experienceProficient in a variety of PLC, SCADA, Servo Drives, Communication systems, InstrumentationPreferred experience with Citect SCADA. Schneider, AB, OMRON, Siemens PLC and HMIMS Office skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Possess strong numeracy skills.Good organisation and time management skills.Minimum of 5 years' experience in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) or similar industriesThere will be a requirement to work flexible hours and be on call as and when required to give maximum efficiency and uptime to the manufacturing equipment.Ideal applicant would have:Experienced Industrial Electrician with skills in maintaining Automated processes.Extensive experience as a breakdown/shift Electrician in production environment with proven problem solving skills under pressure.Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to unexpected problems to find solutions.Equal measure of confidence and caution.What do we offer:A great culture – we love being the best and we love what we do5 Weeks annual leaveEmployee rewards programVarious health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotels, gymsEmployee Assistance Program Apply: To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience. All candidates will receive a response. No Applications will be received by Agencies at this time. Australia - WA Perth Northern Suburbs & Joondalup Application SuccessfulYou've successfully completed your application X < BACK Brownes Dairy | More jobs from Brownes Dairy Automation Engineering Technician Permanent OpportunityFive Weeks Annual LeaveFree onsite parkingAbout the Business:Sporting the dual crown of Australia's oldest dairy and Australia's most innovative dairy, Brownes Dairy has an opportunity within our Technology Department for an Automation Engineering Technician.Community is at the heart of what we do as we collect over 120 million litres of milk each year from more than 40 dairy farming families located in WA's pristine Southwest region. All our Brownes Dairy products are made in WA. Our CEO is from WA too. We are fiercely protective of our environment, pride ourselves on being a leader in sustainability and our free school tours program sees thousands of school children learn about the benefits of dairy too.With a diverse portfolio of award-winning fresh dairy products including milk, cream, sour cream, yoghurt, flavoured milk, cold brew drinks, cheese, juice and desserts, our products are a household name in WA and are sold nationally and internationally as well. WA is our heartland.What can you expect looking ahead, we will remain at the forefront of innovation in our industry, remaining committed to product, packaging, and Brand innovation, meeting our critical responsibilities to the environment and sustainability head- on.Culture is at the forefront for Brownes we aspire to be a listening, learning and leadership organisation where everyone flourishes – our people, our farmer partners, our customers and of course the planet.The Role:The automation team, within the Technology Department, is accountable for ensuring that systems, which control operational manufacturing equipment and devices, are configured, adjusted and monitored in accordance with the production and engineering teams requirements.The Automation team, works closely with Production and Engineering stakeholders to identify requirements, design and plan the work; ensuring that all systems are operating effectively and efficiently in support the Brownes manufacturing business objectives.Brownes is a manufacturing plant, currently operating across two sites at Balcatta and Brunswick. The role will require flexible working hours, to ensure maximum availability and utilisation of the manufacturing equipment.Role Responsibilities:Plan, manage, monitor and maintain all Control System hardware, software and devices across Brownes sites. Ensure that all stakeholders voices are incorporated into planning.Work with a team of automation engineers to translate business processes into actionable automation controls, and ensure that the systems are maintained appropriately and processes sustainableCommunicate with Senior Managers and Executives about the status and progress of work packages, escalate critical issues effectively and rapidlyDevelop and maintain a collection of policies, procedures, and design patterns to drive standardisation of automation across Brownes manufacturing equipmentProvide technical guidance and support to Brownes OperationsEngage in configuration, development and monitoring of automation solutions as required.Work with Operations to develop a Business Continuity Process should automation become unavailable or equipment malfunctionWork closely with Engineering to assess the suitability of new equipment and contribute to the selection andProvide Electrical, Mechanical and Automation support to Brownes Operations assisting with breakdownsProvide technical support to process control in the creation of Brownes productsDevelop continual improvement processes to reduce downtimeCoordinate with manufacturing and maintenance planned downtime to correctly service equipmentAssist with developing the optimum spares levels across sitesIdentify and select Control System infrastructure and software that needs to be replaced or refreshed, and build a business case as requiredEnsure that all equipment has sufficient spares and that spares are of required qualityBuild and maintain relationships with the equipment suppliersRequirements:You must have full working rights in AustraliaEssential is an Electrical trade qualified with current unrestricted electrical licenceAssociate Diploma or degree in Electronic Engineering or Process Control Electronic Engineering, or equivalent experienceProficient in a variety of PLC, SCADA, Servo Drives, Communication systems, InstrumentationPreferred experience with Citect SCADA. Schneider, AB, OMRON, Siemens PLC and HMIMS Office skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.Possess strong numeracy skills.Good organisation and time management skills.Minimum of 5 years' experience in FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) or similar industriesThere will be a requirement to work flexible hours and be on call as and when required to give maximum efficiency and uptime to the manufacturing equipment.Ideal applicant would have:Experienced Industrial Electrician with skills in maintaining Automated processes.Extensive experience as a breakdown/shift Electrician in production environment with proven problem solving skills under pressure.Willingness and ability to learn new skills and adapt to unexpected problems to find solutions.Equal measure of confidence and caution.What do we offer:A great culture – we love being the best and we love what we do5 Weeks annual leaveEmployee rewards programVarious health and wellbeing discounts i.e. private health, hotels, gymsEmployee Assistance ProgramApply: To apply for this role, please submit a CV and covering letter that best shows your relevant skills and experience. All candidates will receive a response.No Applications will be received by Agencies at this time. 23 August 2024Perth Western Australia, AustraliaFull TimeEngineeringMaintenance Application Successful!You have successfully applied for this job!
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