Process Automation Technician - Ashburton
Join Talley’s Ashburton as a Process Automation Technician and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations.
About the role
As part of the Operations team, you will be reporting to the Operations Manager. You will also be working along with all Department Managers, Sales, Compliance, IT and key contacts within the Talley’s group. Remuneration will be based on your experience and qualifications, with the Annual Salary ranging between $100K - $115K.
You will be mainly working from Monday – Friday. Some additional hours and weekend work may be required.
As a Process Automation Technician, you will be responsible for:
Providing systems and automation solutions and technical support for the various departments and project teams, administering the digital process control systems including capital and continuous improvement initiatives with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and Cost.
Conducting daily system audits and providing support to the operations team with regards to digital process control and training staff to build capability.
Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) involving operations, product development, sales and engineering as required.
Assisting and mentoring operational team members to better understand the automation controls and impacts, including assistance with development and implementation of trouble shooting guides.
Implementation of PLC, HMI, SCADA and MES projects and/or specifying a scope of work to be implemented by external contractors.
For this role, you’ll need:
3+ year’s prior experience in process control automation.
Proficiency in PLC Software (e.g., Schneider Control Expert, Schneider Systems Platform, Siemens TIA Portal).
Working knowledge of the following brands (legacy and modern) would be useful Proficy, iFIX, Rockwell, Siemens, AVEVA InTouch & System Platform SCADA and Ignition SCADA.
With Talley’s, you get:
Great working conditions.
Training provided.
Generous staff discounts and perks.
Gear and PPE provided.
Growth opportunities.
About Talley’s
Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, vegetables, and ice cream products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 13 South Island locations and one in Auckland, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.
There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.
To find out more, check out our company video below…
Ready to start?
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.
Is this role not the right fit for you? See our other openings at talleys.co.nz/careers.
Talley’s is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.
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