Controls & Automation Technician

4 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Murphy Full time
Overview

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Murphy is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. We operate in Ireland, the United Kingdom and North America, providing engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property. Murphy employs around 4,000 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives worldwide.

We work as 'One Murphy' by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.

Main Purpose of Role

We require a Controls & Automation Technician/Commissioning Engineer to work on Water and Wastewater projects across Ireland and the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established contractor. The successful candidate will join the Murphy Water engineering business within the Automation & Controls Department, reporting to the Automation & Controls Team Manager.

Responsibilities
  • Reporting to the Automation & Controls Team Manager
  • Onsite validation and commissioning of PLC-based electrical control systems and instrumentation
  • Electrical equipment onsite commissioning — checking and testing electrical and instrumentation MCC panels
  • Checking electrical and instrumentation MCC panel wiring schematics
  • Coordinate with all electrical and mechanical personnel to achieve project deadlines
  • Fault diagnostics and modification to existing electrical control and automation systems
  • Factory Acceptance Tests on control panels to ensure compliance with approved documentation
  • Site Acceptance Tests and system sign-off with client representative
  • Monitoring and optimisation of instrumentation, PLCs, and electrical control systems
  • Preparation of technical specifications and supervision of sub-contractors
  • Generate controls documentation including FDS and I/O lists to meet project specifications
  • Ensuring all electrical and instrumentation installations on assigned projects are in accordance with relevant standards
  • Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and health & safety guidelines
Qualifications
  • Candidate must be a qualified Electrician with a Level 6 National Craft Certificate (Electrical or Instrumentation)
Skills/Experience
  • Motivated, self-starter with excellent communications skills
  • Minimum 5 years electrical experience in an industrial/process electrical commissioning role
  • Strong technical problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience within the Water/Wastewater industry is a distinct advantage
What Murphy Offers In Return
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
  • Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
  • 27 days annual leave per annum
  • Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
  • Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
  • Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, etc.
Other Details
  • Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in Ireland
  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function / Industry: Civil Engineering

EEO Statement: Murphy is an equal opportunity employer. Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing at Murphy.


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