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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

Progression and development opportunitiesAstute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , gender, , creed or and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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