Control Systems Technician

As a Control Systems Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Engineering team with electrical technical investigations.
• Developing electrical, automation, and control systems software and hardware.
• Serving as one of the automation and control system technical experts.

 Key Focus Areas:

Your main areas of focus will involve:

• Developing, implementing, and overseeing the performance of all electrical, automation, and control systems software and hardware within the plant.
• Implementing support systems to minimize potential impacts on business operations due to equipment failure or sub-optimal operation.
• Assisting maintenance and operations staff with process troubleshooting and systems training.
• Developing and recommending continuous process improvements to site control and information systems to enhance operational performance.

 Role Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• Relevant qualifications in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a similar field, and ideally experience as an Electrician.
• Proven experience in heavy industrial control systems development and familiarity with various business and process control software and hardware.
• Strong technical and analytical skills to demonstrate your control systems design capability.
• Knowledge of the wood, pulp, and paper products processing industry and project management experience is advantageous.
• Commitment to demonstrating health, safety, and environmental leadership.
• A determined and reliable team player mindset.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas and issues in simple, clear language.
• Flexibility in your approach, responsiveness to new ideas, and a high degree of initiative and self-direction.

Benefits:

The company offers several benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Corporate medical care plan through Southern Cross for eligible employees
• Company superannuation with discounted life insurance and income protection with company contributions for eligible employees
• Retail benefits through an employee benefits scheme
• Staff buying privileges (after 3 months)
• Accredited Employer with Immigration NZ
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme services
• A supportive team culture
• Opportunity to be employed in a long-term primary industry within NZ
• Ongoing support and training opportunities for personal development
• Free onsite car parking

Contact Information:

If you’re interested in this role, you can reach out to Kathy for a confidential discussion. You can contact her at 021 563 239 or send an email to talent@frenz.co.nz.