Cawingredients supply high volume soft drinks principally to the UK market from a well invested production plant.
Due to the sustained growth of the Company we are looking to expand the Engineering and Maintenance department in order to further support the business progression.
Role Purpose
The main purpose of the Control and Instrumentation Engineer role is to ensure PLC software and hardware is safely controlled, updated, and adequate to maintain and improve plant performance, and to ensure all instrumentation is controlled, calibrated and fit for purpose. The Engineer will deliver solutions to problems using new and existing technologies and will be at the forefront of both planned and reactive stops using the C&I skill set to diagnose and rectify issues.
Key Disciplines
* advanced process control (APC)
* distributed control systems (DCS)
* programmable logic controllers (PLC)
* supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)
Key Responsibilities
* Designing and developing new control systems
* Testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems
* Maintaining software backup, including disaster recovery for all automated plant aspects
* Carrying out risk assessments, analysing data and presenting findings in written reports
* Managing operations
* Working collaboratively with other engineers, line technicians, stores, procurement and other internal staff
* Liaising with suppliers, contractors and relevant authorities
* Project management within cost and time constrained environments
* Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards
* Providing advice and consultancy support and developing other engineers
* Purchasing equipment
* Writing computer software and test procedures
* Providing technical support to HACCP studies and audits
* Developing new business proposals
Qualifications
* Relevant electrical/software qualifications
* Siemens experience on TIA, Step 7 and SIMATIC (18th edition) is advantageous
* Creative problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills
* Excellent critical thinking skills and a high level of numeracy
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong teamworking skills, with an ability to motivate others and to lead or manage teams and projects
* Flexibility and an ability to compromise
* A willingness to accept responsibility and make decisions
* A high level of attention to detail
* Excellent customer care skills and good commercial awareness
* An understanding of, and ability to work with, high‑level computer technology
Benefits and Compensation
* Salary of £63,654 per annum
* Private medical and life insurance
* Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
* Training and development opportunities
Location: Leeming Bar
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