Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer?
Do you hold strong knowledge of Process Control and Automation with Heavy Industry?
Are you based in or around Port Talbot?
In this hands-on engineering role, you will act as the first line of defence for the Hot Mill-diagnosing electrical faults, troubleshooting PLC systems, maintaining AC/DC drives, and optimising continuous production.
Role: Process Control and Automation
Location: TATA Steel Port Talbot SA13 2NG, United Kingdom
Hours: Mon-Fri, Day shifts, 36.5 hours per week
Rate: £39,265 per annum + 10% Pension
Start: ASAP, but pending the successful result of a medical, which does include a Drug and Alcohol test
Responsibilities:
- Provide a complete range of Engineering activities to optimise production within the Primary Operations work area (Slab Yards and Re-heat furnaces).
- Act as the first point of contact to ensure the continued output of the Hot Mill.
- Diagnose and rectify faults quickly on plant end devices, instrumentation, control systems, and electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors.
- Issue permits on electrical systems once authorised and competent.
- Ensure strict compliance with all Health and Safety requirements and implement the company Health and Safety Policy and relevant statutory duties.
- React to engineering, quality, and safety issues as they arise in a timely and effective manner.
- Actively contribute to all activities aimed at improving plant performance.
Essential requirements:
- Completed an approved Apprenticeship with a minimum of NVQ Level 3 Electrical (or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a relevant position with a willingness to undertake further development and training.
- Demonstrated good technical knowledge, along with specific knowledge and experience of fault finding and electrical systems/perimeter.
- Strong knowledge and working experience with PLC programs, instrumentation, and control systems.
- Good understanding of electrical control systems of DC & AC drives and motors.
- Flexibility to work overtime around breakdowns and planned maintenance periods.
Desirable requirements:
- Advanced knowledge and experience working on PLC programs to diagnose faults and work on plant end devices and instrumentation.
- Experience with HMI development and networks.
- Low voltage authorisation.
- Specific experience on DC and AC control and drives packages.
- Direct experience working with Furnace and gas systems.
Benefits:
- 35 days holidays per annum
- Annual Pay Review
- Annual Bonus Scheme (subject to business performance)
- One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
- Private Healthcare Scheme
- Free onsite parking at all sites
- Employee assistance programme
- Exclusive online services including restaurant, local, and national retail discounts
All applicants are subject to vetting checks including but not limited to: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.
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