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Astute's Renewables team is very proudly partnered with an innovative business in the circular economy, with multiple sites across the UK. The company recycle and repurpose used cooking oils and food waste to generate sustainable fuel and generate biogas. The company have an excellent track-record of training and developing staff and are keen to add a Senior Automation Engineer to the team.

This position is site based at their site in Liverpool and will be working with the engineering team to provide support, guidance and advice on project delivery, focussing on integration and use of automation and controls to optimise the processes.

If you're a Senior Automation Engineer or Automation Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Automation Engineer role

Reporting to the Group Automation Engineer you will:

Support key stakeholders in projects at the Company's production sites across automation, controls, electrical systems and instrumentation
Provide in-the-moment EICA technical support to the site and production staff
Assess gaps and then create process logic and SCADA graphics for the identified process upgrades
Troubleshoot PLC, instrumentation and LV electrical control circuits
Perform stroke test on pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-operated valves
Perform Loop-checks and troubleshooting
Perform verification checks on interlocks, alarms, and controls performance.
Perform installation inspection against design documentation.
Take part in and/or lead HAZOP/SWIFT/LOPA studies
Occasional travel to other sites
Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree qualified in a relevant field
Minimum 5 years' experience of engineering in either chemical, anaerobic digestion or oil and gas
Experience in continuous improvement and in providing value through automation
Allen Bradley and Rockwell PLC experience is key, or at least one of the two
Experience with/able to learn different types of communication systems: ethernet/IP, Modbus, Serial, Modbus TCP
Any HV electrical work or experience would be hugely advantageous

Personal skills

The Senior Automation Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
Able to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Analytical, solutions driven and collaborative

Salary and benefits of the Senior Automation Engineer role

Salary depending on experience
Life insurance
Company pension
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