Automation Specialist

Are you looking to be part of a dynamic and growing team?

At Primo Foods, we’ve come a long way from our humble beginnings as a butcher shop to becoming Australia’s largest Smallgoods manufacturer. With a portfolio that include our much-loved products like bacon, ham, salami, and delicious protein snacks, we take pride in delivering quality products that enhance everyday family moments.

With over 3000 dedicated staff across manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing, finance, quality and much more, we are constantly evolving and striving for excellence. We believe that our success is built on the foundation of our talented and passionate team members, underpinned by our Values, and we’re always on the lookout for great people to join us!

At Primo Foods, we believe in purpose and are committed to fostering a culture that emphasises community collaboration and personal growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to make difference, we want to hear from you.

Join us and be part of something special, because we believe that “there’s good, there’s great and then there is Primo”.

Primo Foods is a proud business unit of JBS.

About the Role:

Primo Foods have a great opportunity as an Automation Specialist based in Chullora, Sydney. 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:

• Electrical Trade qualification is required
• 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!