Automation Specialist

From humble beginnings as a butcher shop, Primo is now a household name on a journey to being a purposeful food brand. We hold market leading positions, across a house of brands, in multiple categories from Smallgoods to Cheese Snacking.  

We are truly local for local, dedicated to serving our Customers and Consumers without politics: strategy, production and execution starts and ends here, and we are not burdened by the overbearing processes and approvals that often constrain companies of our size.

And last but not least, we are building a culture to match the ambition and we are proud to be part of the JBS Group.

About the Role:

Primo Foods have a great opportunity as an Automation Specialist based in Wacol. This role is responsible for providing advanced automation engineering and technical support to the team.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Provide troubleshooting & support services for all PLC and SCADA automation works to frontline Electrical & Operation team members
• Take a proactive role in understanding the root causes of downtime and designing and implementing engineering solutions to eliminate those causes
• Ensure 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 budget
• Liaise with the Maintenance Planner for the generation and issue of work orders, work plans, technical information, inspection reports and other information relating to work required to be performed on equipment.
• Ensure all PLC documentation and schematics are securely retained, updated and maintained as required
• Provide information for Engineering Manager reporting
• Administration and maintenance of the SCADA System:
  • Maintain databases
  • Develop screen displays
  • Point building
  • Perform regular back-ups
  • Maintain workstations and configurations
  • Log all additions and changes
  • Scheduled tasks
  • User logons
  • General and system alarms
• Development of functional specifications for new control processes
• Design, development, installation, programming, commissioning and fault finding of the existing and new control systems
• Maintain and provide all required control system documentation including schematics, manuals, parameters and layouts.
• Manage allocated automation projects from implementation to completion

About you:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar field
• Proficiency in maintaining automation equipment
• Experience with robotics and machine learning
• Experience with project management
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
• Creative thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A desire to continually upgrade technical knowledge
• High level PLC & SCADA skills 
• High competency with Rockwell & Ignition and basic knowledge on other PLC’s is highly desirable
• Experience in the use of SAP

Why work for Primo?

• Reward & Recognition program
• Access to novated leasing options
• Health insurance and retail discounts
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

What next?

If you’re passionate and want to join a leading brand, this opportunity may be for you. Apply now!