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Malone Group is an established engineering and safety services company specialising in delivering complex projects for companies in the food & beverage, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors.Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.With offices in Ireland, Canada, Bulgaria and the UK the Systems team are responsible for delivering legacy upgrades through to complex integrated control solutions.The Senior Automation Engineer will be responsible for ensuring the local offices agreed objectives, goals, targets and quality standards are promoted, achieved and reported on.Reports to: Systems ManagerKey relationships: Managing Director and local management teamKey ObjectivesProfessionally and effectively work with a team of Systems engineers and contractors to ensure tasks are allocated and achieved in accordance with customer requirements and in line with the Companys values and quality standardsAccurately define, and where appropriate, design and maintain innovative production processes to improve efficiency, flexibility and technical depth of the Companys software design capacity.Ensure adherence to departmental KPIs and Quality standardsAgree and apply software standardsProvide support to the Management team to ensure tenders are completed for all elements of Control and Systems Engineering work.Principal ResponsibilitiesPromote and display effective communication internally and externally ensuring all other members of the team do likewise to achieve highest standards and to ensure the Companys reputation is preserved, whilst creating a professional cultureFurther develop procedures within the department to maximise productivity and profitability, extending the skills base and capability of the team as appropriateImplement, monitor and react to departmental KPIs to ensure optimum resource allocation and milestones are achieved on targetLiaise with the Project Managers to plan and prioritise team resource efficiently to achieve profitable and timely delivery of contracted outputsKeep aware of project progress intervening where necessary to ensure that customers expectations are met and the Companys reputation and commerciality is maintainedAdhere to the Companys Health and Safety Policy and other requirements in relation to the office working environment and customers sitesEnsure the consistent and accurate quotation of Control and Systems engineering hoursAdhere to the Companys commercial contract procedures and documentationMaintain ISO9001 procedures and ensure that all Staff operate within the ISO framework and that the system remains compliant with the current standard ensuring output is consistent, accurate and profitableConduct regular audits of our adherence to proceduresMaintain and develop relations with key suppliers to the Control and Systems Department.To understand and respond to financial and budget constraintsPromote a culture of right first time and continuous improvementIdentify the root cause of issues and develop plans to avoid repetitionAdvise on, and provide, the solutions required by our CustomersAny other duties reasonably associated to this positionThe above Job Description is designed to indicate the general scope, duties and responsibilities of the position and will be subject to periodic review.Required Technical CompetenciesEssential skills and qualificationsA minimum of 7 years relevant experience in industryExcellent systems process engineering knowledge and experienceWork driven individual with a strong drive to enhance skillsProven knowledge of HMI and SCADA systemsExperience of tendering and estimating development timeDemonstrate the ability to manage a technical teamIn depth involvement with the management and improvement of ISO Standards and quality management systemsDegree or equivalent in EngineeringCurrent Driving LicenseInternational business travel requiredDesirablesBrewing/Dairy/Pharma Engineering or Hygiene Process Industry experience and knowledge.Experience in configuration, programming and commissioning of Siemens, Rockwell, OMRON, and Mitsubishi PLC systemsExperience with various SCADA platforms Aveva Wonderware, WinCC, GE iFIX, FactoryTalk, Ignition, Iconics, etc.Behavioural CompetenciesCustomer Focus: Manages the teams activities to ensure they are focused on delivering outstanding service to the customer.Impact & Influence: Influences and persuades other functions within the organisation to gain their backing and impact on decision making where necessary.Leadership & Management: Provides leadership and management to initiate change and successfully empowers others by coaching and supporting staff to achieve departmental goals and objectives.Team Working: Proactively removes barriers and negativity both internally and externally, ensuring positive support for employees and company activities.Vision & Strategy: Thinks laterally outside own sphere of influence, suggesting ideas for improving company standards and systems, delivering against company objectives.Analytical Thinking: Evaluates data, facts and behaviours both internally and externally, to drive company focus and assess feasibility of company project proposals.Attention to Detail: Drives continuous improvement in company quality standards; ensuring leading edge results are produced.Planning & Delivery: Proactively organises and plans ahead to ensure optimum resource allocation and efficient use of contract labour.Benefits as Senior Automation Engineer include but are not limited to:Competitive base salary25 days annual leaveCar allowanceFlexible and hybrid workingSupportive and empowering work culture with plenty of scope to progress.If you feel that youre ready to step up with a continually growing company, if you enjoy variety and a supportive working environment, then this is the opportunity for you.