Automation Engineer (QCS/DCS)
Job no: 50007172
Work type: Full Time
Location: Tumut
An exciting new opportunity is available within Visy's Pulp & Paper Division for an Automation Engineer with QCS/DCS and Paper Machine experience. We are seeking a highly motivated engineer, with a proactive approach, enthusiasm to trouble shoot and take accountability for tasks.
- Great on-site culture and attractive payrates
- Perfect central regional location in Australia – close to Melbourne and Sydney!
- Outstanding rotating roster for work life balance
Are you looking for a tree change? Discover Tumut, a scenic town in the Snowy Mountains region of New South Wales, where adventure and relaxation meet. Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, snowboarding, or simply exploring beautiful landscapes, it’s easy for this welcoming town to feel like home.
Our world class pulp and paper mill in Tumut produces high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. As one of the world’s most sustainable kraft paper mills, you’ll work with best-in-class technology, be surrounded by a friendly community, and have an easy commute to work. For the right candidate, we offer relocation and visa sponsorship support (based on eligibility criteria). Make the Snowy Mountains your new home and join us in creating a better world together.
Role Details
Reporting into the Electrical Instrument Control R&M Manager, your key objective for this role is to maintain the site equipment, optimise system uptime and reliability, provide breakdown and call-out support, optimise control loop performance, and do minor modifications and improvements. This applies to all installed automation systems, such as the DCS, PLC, QCS, IMS, and drive equipment.
What you'll do
- Diploma in Engineering, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Process Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3 years’ minimum experience within industrial maintenance in a continuous process environment (preferably within the Paper, Aluminum, Steel, Mining, FMCG, Heavy industries)
- Sound knowledge of paper machine Quality Control Systems (QCS) with a minimum 3 years' experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and tuning of QCS systems.
- At least 3 years' experience in electrical, instrument, and control system fields
- Programming Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and PLC experience
- Knowledge of computer operating systems, Oracle databases, and TCP/IP networking
What You Will Bring
- Instrumentation knowledge and experience
- Experience in multiply Kraft or testliner board manufacture
- ABB 800XA QCS / DCS proficiency and Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
- OSI PI MIMS proficiency
- TQM / ISO qualification
- Variable speed drive knowledge and experience
- You take pride in what you do and have a logical thought process and organised in your day to day tasks
- High verbal and written communication skills, including stakeholder management
- Experience working on projects and shut downs with strict deadlines
- Exceptional fault finding skills, root cause analysis with a solutions mindset, and ability to troubleshoot
- Strong attention to detail and organisational and time management skills
- Analytical mindset focused on safety practices and reporting
- Supportive, collaborative, self-motivated, team and safety focused approach to everything you do!
What you’ll love when you join us
- Sustainability: Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference.
- Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values safety, respect, and collaboration.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for further training and career advancement within the company
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future!
- You will be required to meet Visy’s employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing)
- Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
- These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights.
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