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Opportunity to work for a Global companyCareer growth and developmentLocated in South Brisbane with free on site parkingWho we areWe are Lactalis Australia. We are owned by the Lactalis Group, the worlds largest producer of dairy goods. With a range of more than 2,000 products, Lactalis is committed to playing a daily role in the health and well-being of consumers throughout the world, via the provision of nutritious dairy products - milk, cheese, yoghurt and other soft foods and beverages.At the heart of our business locally, we have over 2,500 passionate employees, working closely and constructively with some 500 Australian farmers to produce the finest dairy products in the country. Pillar brands such as Pauls, Oak, Ice Break, Tamar Valley Dairy, Vaalia, President and Galbani provide Lactalis Australia with a deep national footprint for growth and prosperity.We are a growing global company that takes great pride in who we are. We are humble, proud and resilient. Our brands, people and know how define who we are. We provide a workplace that delivers the opportunity to drive your development, and believe that true success comes from us. Collaboration, flexibility and diversity are pillars of our environment. With knowledge and experience we encourage you to make a difference!About this OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to join our Maintenance Team at our South Brisbane Factory.Your duties will include:Provide troubleshooting & support services for all PLC and SCADA (Citect) automation works to frontline Electrical & Operation team membersTake a proactive role in understanding the root causes of downtime and designing and implementing engineering solutions to eliminate those causesEnsure immediate reaction to programming breakdowns and urgent work.Ensure all requested and scheduled automation tasks are investigated, planned, executed, completed and closed out on time and on budgetEnsure all PLC documentation and schematics are securely retained, updated and maintained as required.Manage electrical engineering projects and ensure project is adequately planned by developing technical specifications, job instructions / procedures, material and services requirements, labour and skill requirements, tools and equipment requirements, industrial notifications, environmental clearances, permits and safety management plansWork on Continuous improvement projects.Provide information for Maintenance Manager reportingMinimum Qualifications:Bachelors Degree (Desirable), Associate Degree (minimum) in Electrical, Mechatronics or Automation Engineering (or similar).RPEQ or chartered engineer (Desirable, but not essential).Proficiency in maintaining automation equipmentExperience with project managementSolid understanding of computer programming and software developmentAbility to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system testsCreative thinking skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsA desire to continually upgrade technical knowledgeHigh level PLC & SCADA skillsHigh competency with Rockwell Allen Bradley suite of PLCs, HMIs etcKnowledge of Ci-code (Citect) and SQLExperience in the use of SAP.To ApplyIf you are confident that you have the ambition, drive and competency to succeed in this role, please submit your application, including your current resume by selecting Apply and follow the prompts.Note: Selected candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical.Commitment to Diversity, Equity & InclusionWe are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. A workplace where everyone can bring their full selves to work, enabling each person to reach their full potential. We understand the value of attracting and retaining employees with differing backgrounds and the contribution that diversity brings.At Lactalis, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.More about Lactalis AustraliaClick on the link to learn more about Lactalis Australia and our journey which has led us to become the Worlds No.1 Dairy Company would like to take the opportunity to thank you in advance for applying for this position, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If this isnt your time to work with us we wish you all the best in your career search and welcome you to apply for positions with Lactalis Australia in the future.No Recruitment Agencies: We have this one covered! #J-18808-Ljbffr