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Construction - Automation Engineer - Loughrea Galway

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    Glanua
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    Ref: #JOB-2395582
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    Loughrea, Co. Galway,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    To be Confirmed
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    Published On: 10 Jun 2025
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    Closing On: 08 Jul 2025

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Main Duties and Responsibilities:

 Work as part of a team in the delivery of one or more projects at any one time, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.

 Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are always adhered to on-site.

 Be familiar with the HSQE management system and procedures in conjunction with the current statutory requirements.

  Perform the functional design of PLC Architecture, Networks and Communications interfaces using standard hardware and software components.

 Develop Functional and Design Specifications Documents from Design Briefs and Control Philosophies.

 Build and test PLC code to a high standard based on a Functional Specification.

 Develop and build HMI platforms to control automated systems.

 Design and develop SCADA applications for complete plants along with modifications to existing system to incorporate new          control.

 Work alongside a multidiscipline team of engineers for project duration.

 Provides technical expertise and guidance to project delivery teams during system design, implementation, and testing.

 Present solutions for technical issues arising in control systems.

 Develop documentation and perform FAT and SAT as part of a project sign-off with client.

 Plan and implement all associated engineering tasks within a project to ensure time, cost, and quality targets are adhered to.

 Apply and develop engineering standards as part of the Automation Team.

 Work with key suppliers to ensure optimal use of available technologies and components.

 Ability to perform fault finding on highly automated systems.

 Schedule and prioritise tasks across assigned projects while working to tight timelines.

 Liaise with relevant consultants, subcontractors, site staff, commercial resources and the general site team involved in the project.

 Keep appraised of the latest standards and technology through continuous professional development (CPD).

 Show an eagerness to learn and progress in your own career as well as the mentoring and training of more junior staff.
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Career Level

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Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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