Role outline: We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Shift Electrical & Control System Engineer to join our client’s manufacturing operation in Western Sydney. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of their production area and drive improvement projects, with a focus on safety compliance, project management, engineering design, reliability analysis, continuous improvement, and troubleshooting of control systems and equipment. The role will work on a highly favourable shift pattern, allowing for an excellent work life balance for those set up to commit to the pattern. Key Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and fault find various equipment issues onsite to minimize machine downtime utilising root cause analysis or a similar approach. Work with operational and maintenance teams to plan and execute minor and major machine shutdowns. This includes providing planning assistance, ensuring execution adherence to plan, and analysing shutdown results. Coordinate and drive Condition Based Monitoring of the equipment on site in order to drive reliability improvements. Work with the broader engineering team to manage projects from inception to completion, including capital justification, procurement, scheduling, FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing), implementation, commissioning, testing, and handover to production. Identify opportunities for process and reliability improvements and cost-saving measures related to electrical control systems. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field. High levels of proficiency in fault finding Allen-Bradley PLCs through packages such as Studio 5000 and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, Variable frequency Drives (VFDs), and PLCs. Previous experience with SEW drives will be highly regarded. Write and modify PLC/SCADA programs Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and hands-on approach to troubleshooting. Ability to work effectively in a close knit team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred. There is a competitive salary on offer for the right individual, as well as strong career growth opportunities. For more information please contact Tim Smith at: tim@nicriel.com.au or on 0413 440 551.
