Project Development:

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Conducting site surveys to assess potential project requirements.

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Preparing detailed and accurate project quotes.

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Designing electrical systems, including schematics and technical drawings.

Technical Expertise:

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Researching and sourcing components for system assembly.

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Developing and troubleshooting automation systems, including fault-finding and
diagnostics using advanced tools such as web-based diagnostics and industrial
software.

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Producing and interpreting technical documentation, including device manuals,
schematics, and operating procedures.

Project Management and Quality Assurance:

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Supporting project management tasks, such as creating Functional Design
Specifications (FDS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), and other project
documentation.

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Ensuring the quality and consistency of manufacturing and process applications
through quality assurance principles.

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Participating in presentations and customer meetings to communicate project goals
and progress.

Installation and Support:

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Overseeing the installation, commissioning, startup, shutdown, and ongoing
maintenance of systems.

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Configuring and supporting industrial network solutions across hierarchical levels of
control system integration.

Mentoring and Development:

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Assisting in the management and mentoring of apprentices, contributing to their
growth and development within the company.

Customer Engagement:

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Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, ensuring their needs
are met and exceeded.

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Participating in a night rota (initially one week in four) to provide remote
troubleshooting and onsite support when necessary.

Innovation and Improvement:

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Contributing to the ongoing development of engineering policies, standards, and
procedures to ensure ECS remains at the forefront of the automation industry.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality
automation solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

Requirements:

To thrive in this role, you should:

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Be a proactive self-starter and a collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

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Demonstrate creativity, results-oriented thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.

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Have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a
high standard of work.

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Be a confident, innovative problem-solver who can think on your feet in dynamic
situations.

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Be flexible and open to traveling to customer sites as required.

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Be willing to work overtime, including some weekends and holidays, to meet project
commitments.

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Strictly adhere to Health & Safety legislation and company directives.

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Possess strong IT skills and experience with computer systems in a technical
environment.

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Communicate clearly and credibly, thriving under pressure in a fast-paced setting.

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Be adaptable, taking on additional tasks as needed to support operational success

Qualifications and Experience:

We are seeking candidates with the following:

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Educational Background: HNC/D or higher in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a related subject.

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Professional Training: - Apprenticeship trained as an Instrument Technician or Automation and Controls Engineer. - 18th Edition certification

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Work Experience: A minimum of 3 years of practical experience in automation, controls or related fields