Automation Engineer - Hokitika
Hokitika
About the Company:
Westland Milk Products is a well-known New Zealand end-to-end dairy manufacturer based in the beautiful South Island. We process over 700 million litres of milk a year and produce a wide range of consumer and foodservice products, and dairy ingredients.Exporting at a domestic and international level, we are made up of immensely proud individuals who are truly passionate about the world-class products we produce.
Owned by the Global Top 5 dairy company Yili Group, Westland Milk Products and its related companies in New Zealand, Oceania Dairy (Glenavy), Pure Nutrition Ltd (Rolleston), Canary Foods (Hamilton) and EasiYo Ltd (Auckland) form a group that we refer to as the Yili Oceania Business Division (YOBD).The combined business produces over 170,000mt of finished goods which are then exported to over 40 countries, driving annual revenue in excess of $1.3B - and growing.
About the role:
Based in Hokitika and reporting to our Head of Automation, we are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer who is a strong problem solver and a great team-player with a depth of knowledge in automation/electrical/process instrumentation systems, networks and process control software.You will be well versed in the installation, maintenance and calibration of industrial instruments and possess a passion for optimising plant efficiency.
Responsibilities include:
- The design, installation, setup, programming and testing of systems/processes/machinery
- Ability to use Honeywell DCS systems to perform daily tasks as required.
- Be able to use Rockwell systems and AVEVA InTouch and System Platform.
- Optimising plant efficiency by minimising downtime and minimising the R&M costs
- Contributing to process improvement projects, including designing and developing new control systems, as well as overseeing the maintenance and modification of existing systems
- Assisting in the planning of Capital Projects and working with the Site Engineers and Contractors to deliver on projects
- Liaising with the Electrical team on site work and projects
- Assisting with the management of asset reliability risks
- Ensuring strong relationships are built and maintained across the business
- Ensuring a focus on best practice Health & Safety and quality
- Creating and maintaining documentation and manuals for functional projects.
- Keeping abreast of the latest developments in industrial automation technology
Skills and Experience:
- A relevant degree or equivalent in automation or process engineering (instrumentation)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the food manufacture experience, experience in dairy is preferable.
- Some experience with Honeywell programming and system.
- Additional training in: SQL, PLC programming, VB programming, Robotics
- Formal training in Industrial Measurement and Control (IMC) is advantageous
- Be self-motivated and hands-on
- Have strong communication skills
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver a variety of projects
- Demonstrate sound problem-solving and analytical skills
- Show initiative and be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
With an exciting range of automation projects currently planned, this is a fantastic time to join a company that takes pride and passion in everything we do. We will offer a very competitive salary, health and other insurances, and a workplace you are proud to say you are a part of!!!
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Company incentive scheme
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Free parking
- Career development
- Employee assistance & wellbeing programs
- Enhanced parental leave provisions
- + Delicious discounted grass-fed butter!!!
Hokitika
A bit about us:
At Westroads we have grown from humble beginnings; we want to keep growing and that requires a great team. At Westroads we want all our people to work together and be passionate about our company and the work we do.
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