Automation Engineer

Job description

Background:

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Automation Engineer

Location: Nationwide (Head-office is Kilkenny, but the successful candidate will be working in a variety of areas based on project requirements)

Duration: Permanent

Overview of the Role:

Due to continued success and growth across the Water division, we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join the ECIA (Electrical, Instrument, Control & Automation) Team as an Automation Engineer. The successful candidate will work on a wide scope of Water and Wastewater Treatment projects across the Island of Ireland. With this in mind, you will be required to travel to other Veolia sites, plants and offices.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work within a supportive, friendly and challenging environment, you will get to work on exciting projects, whilst learning from a diverse team of talented people and leading experts. What's more, you'll be provided with the freedom to push boundaries and constantly learn and develop your skill-set.

As a dynamic and progressive company, we encourage our employees to be ambitious and forward thinking so if you are seeking continued growth and have a drive to progress within an organisation Veolia Ireland can offer you career enhancement opportunities and the learning and development supports to achieve your goals.

Day to Day of the Role:

• Planning and managing a diverse range of automation projects, from initial brief to programming, installation and commissioning
• Control, develop and modify software on PLC, HMI and SCADA systems
• Commissioning of project installations on site
• Prepare and deliver technical reports
• Training of personnel both on-site and in-house
• Provision of on-site support as may be required for both planned and critical repairs
• Complete Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests
• Design of automation systems and network architectures
• Assist in the selection and evaluation of EICA equipment, subcontractors and suppliers
• Working alongside the in-house Design team
• Responsible for ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with both contractual and specific process requirements
• Liaise with the client, when required, during project installation and commissioning
• Conduct site surveys to collect field data to develop drawings, layouts and designs
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies and procedures are always adhered to on-site

Required Skills for the Role:

• Qualified to Degree, or higher, level in Automation Engineering or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment industry (Desirable)
• Travel is required for this role therefore we require a clean driving licence
• Experience of automation, instrumentation and drive networks, e.g. Modbus serial, ProfiBus, DeviceNET, Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP
• Proficiency with Schneider Automation (Desirable)
• Experience with Rockwell, Omron or Mitsubishi automation
• Experienced in programming SCADA systems, such as AVEVA System Platform, Vijeo Citect & Rockwell

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.