What is an automation engineer?
Automation engineers are experts in simplifying processes. An automation engineer can improve the efficiency of various manufacturing or computer processes or systems by automating parts of them or the entire process or system to do work on their own. They may also design entirely new technology to automate a system or process.
Automation engineers are also referred to as test automation engineers and process automation engineers since testing and process improvement play such big roles in their work. Those who work specifically in industrial environments, like manufacturing plants, are known as industrial automation engineers.
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Operations Engineer
Location: Perth
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Planning & Testing
Experience: 5 years
Responsibilities Support the activities of Technical and Maintenance Manager (TMM) particularly during extraordinary modifications and activities. Coordinate Operation/ Asset objectives from the planning, scheduling and progress reporting standpoint and serve as a focal point in the preparation, maintenance, progressing and reporting of the Asset Integrated Schedules covering 14D, 90D and 18M operational/ maintenance plan. Support TMM and Offshore teams with day to day response and trouble shoot of critical issues. Will be required to mobilise offshore to support turnaround or specific asset project tasks. Support mobilization planning of vendors / contractors and associated equipment to the offshore facility. Continuous improvement of maintenance strategy in co-operation with senior ops engineer, TMM & AM in order to achieve a safe and efficient operation. Support the TMM in the preparation of the maintenance schedules for campaigns and projects such as planned maintenance shutdown, ROV inspections ect. And communication of these schedules to all parties. Identify maintenance backlog (overdue work orders from CMMS/IFS). In consultation with TMM and offshore management, evaluate and finalise scope. Develop or manager development of required work packs for the planned Maintenance tasks where needed. Monitor IFS dashboard on daily basis, ensure that SCPM and RA get the attention it needs. Support TTM in Client related meetings and reporting/ preparations thereof as required. Actively participate in JSAs, FSAs, and RCAs as required and manage required reports and maintain historical documentation. Direct and coordinate all relevant local requisitions for spares, consumables and services for repairs and maintenance activities.
Data Engineer
Location: Perth
Branche: Information Technology
Expertise: IT & Shared Services
Experience: 3 years
The position will be based in Perth. For further information about this position please apply. This role supports the development of a new portfolio management application, which involves contributing to both software and data engineering requirements. Key Accountabilities: Contribute to design and engineering of an end-to-end production ready project solutions Analyse and select platform and tools for different parts of Data science and analytics projects Assist with creation and deployment of pipelines, models and solution architecture designs Contribute to data governance and data related decisions (tools, sources, quality) Contribute to software development, platform, practices and tools Assist on collecting, designing, using standards for best data engineering practices Assist in scoping, pinpoint blockers and niches
Senior Surface Facilities Engineer
Location: Brisbane
Branche: Conventional Energy
Expertise: Validation
Experience: 5 years
The successful Senior Surface Facilities Engineer will work with multi-disciplinary teams, including geologists, reservoir engineers, production engineers, and field operators, to ensure the seamless integration of surface facilities into overall development strategies. You will be responsible for: Designing and developing surface facilities for wellhead, gathering systems, compression, power, pipelines, and water/brine infrastructure. Leading the proposal and assessment of development projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables aligned with operational timelines. Identifying and trialing innovative, cost-effective solutions to optimize production and reduce costs. Managing the selection and optimization of surface facilities designs, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborating closely with subsurface teams to evaluate optimization opportunities and alternative development plans. Driving the adoption of production-enhancing initiatives and ensuring their implementation through close engagement with execution teams. Preparing cost and schedule estimates for infrastructure projects during the annual UDP process.
Design Engineer - Dewatering
Location: Perth CBD
Branche: Mining
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 2 years
Perform hydraulic modeling for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, tanks, and other water infrastructure. Prepare and compile technical deliverables, including construction drawings, quantity estimates, and scope definitions. Liaise with key stakeholders throughout the design process. Facilitate project design reviews, including field inspections and ensuring compliance with stakeholder requirements and design criteria.
Principal Water & Wastewater Engineer
Location: Perth CBD
Branche: Mining
Expertise: HR & Recruiting
Experience: 5 years
Responsibilities: * Providing Subject Matter Expertise and technical guidance to effectively deliver water engineering assessments for a range of studies to meet business objectives. * Assisting with design of water treatment/ water reuse structures, specifically reverse osmosis systems. * Participate in the design and provide analysis of options for water treatment processes, wastewater handling, management, treatment and discharge/disposal including: o Analysing and summarising water and wastewater quality datao o Developing and reviewing mass balances, PFDs and P&IDso Chemical dosing systemso Unit process sizing and development of specifications for water and wastewater treatment equipment * Prepare design reports, technical specifications, documents summarizing recommendations and work performed to a high standard. * Developing water management strategies and review water management plans across the lifecycle of a wide range of local and international projects. * Providing advice and information to the Project team on water treatment issues that influence design, construction, and maintenance, of engineered structures including water supply assessments, water balance modelling, water quality and wastewater assessments and other related water management studies. * Develop and review water quality sampling and testing programmes to inform treatment design and water supply studies. * Managing and liaising with a range of project stakeholders including construction engineers, consultants, utility providers, vendors, manufacturers, local councils and authorities. * Collaborating with consultants and reviewing water management plans, water management systems and water balance models. * Contractor, vendor and manufacturer liaison during feasibility, detailed design, execution and construction phases. * Ensure company standards, regular requirements and approval/permitting requirements are appropriately incorporated into the design. * Achieve and maintain effective communication with the project delivery team, and other internal and external stakeholders at all times.
What does an automation engineer do?
In this profession, automation engineers are responsible for understanding manual processes currently used in a business and assess the areas where automation can improve efficiency. Based on the analysis, automation engineers design and develop automated systems that can perform tasks such as data collection, monitoring, and decision-making, which would otherwise be performed manually.
Before deployment, automation engineers test and validate the automated systems to ensure that they are functioning correctly and meet the business requirements. Automation engineers work closely with software developers, quality assurance professionals, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the automation system meets the business requirements and integrates well with other systems. After deployment, automation engineers monitor and maintain the automated systems to ensure that they continue to work as expected.
In addition, automation engineers need to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies to improve and optimize their automated systems continually. They must document their work and report on the status of the automated systems to stakeholders and management.
Overall, automation engineers play a critical role in modernizing and optimizing businesses by automating their processes, improving efficiency, and reducing manual labor. Automation engineers have been used in the manufacturing industry for decades, but it’s relatively new to the business, healthcare, and finance industries. Today, automation engineers can work in a variety of sectors, including pharmaceutical and medical devices, (bio)chemical, oil and gas, food processing, mining, waste and water treatment, software engineering and eCommerce warehousing, among others.
Common automation engineer responsibilities
An automation engineer is responsible for automating systems and processes, and more specific responsibilities may include:
- Designing and developing automation solutions to streamline manual processes and improve efficiency;
- Ensuring that the automation system works as expected by testing and troubleshooting any issues that may arise;
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, such as software developers, quality assurance teams, and project managers to ensure that the automation system meets business requirements;
- Implementing and maintaining automation systems to run smoothly;
- Conducting feasibility studies and developing recommendations based on their findings;
- Performing system upgrades to keep up to date with technology advancements;
- Documenting and reporting on automation work to stakeholders and management;
- Training end-users on the new automated system to ensure proper use of the technology;
- Improving processes and automate new areas to streamline operations;
- Gathering customer or user requirements to develop suitable automation solutions.
Qualifications for automation engineers
Automation engineers should have at least a Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. In some cases, a Master's degree or higher may be required for more advanced positions. In addition to a degree, automation engineers may need to be licensed in order to practice. Licensing requirements vary by country.
Additional supporting skills and experience include:
- 2-5+ years of automation engineering experience;
- Excellent technical skills, including experience in software development, automation tools, and programming languages;
- Strong problem-solving skills and able to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly;
- Ability to work well in teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams;
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders;
- Being detail-oriented and able to identify potential issues and areas for improvement;
Thinking creatively and developing innovative solutions to automate processes.