Automation Technician

Posted 11 March 2025
SalaryAU$135000 - AU$145000 per annum
LocationMoorebank
Job type Permanent, Full-time
DisciplineIndustrial & Technical
Reference176597

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform regular maintenance, update systems, diagnostics, investigations and repair of automated systems such as Automated Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes (ARMGs), Straddle Carriers, and other terminal equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system issues to minimize downtime.
  • Perform calibration and adjustment of sensors, drives, and actuators on automated handling equipment.
  • Undertake unplanned repairs/tasks in a timely manner to required standards.
  • Utilize PLC programming tools such as Siemens Step 7, Tia Portal, and Omron CX-One to diagnose and adjust control systems.
  • Accurate & timely completion of designated job & service records.
  • Record machine Statistics and service data as required
  • Maintain and record an accurate timesheet of events
  • Operation of Safety "tag out/lock out" process.
  • Risk & hazard assessment as associated with allocated tasks.
  • Liaise with & assist any specialist contractors or providers engaged by the Business with respect to works, as appropriate.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with company OHS&E regulations.

Requirements:

Education

Required

  • Australian electrical License (Unrestricted)
  • Current car driver's license
  • High Risk license for Elevated Work Platform

Preferred

  • Forklift operator's license
  • WAH
  • Boom lift above 11m'

Experience

  • Minimum10 years post apprenticeship experience: specializing in fault finding, repairs and PM Service on heavy plant, maritime and or industrial cranes and or automated manufacturing environments.
  • Experience dealing with programmable logic controllers (Siemens step 7/TIA portal, Omron).
  • Container or intermodal terminal asset maintenance experience
  • Experience and understanding of various communication protocols (TCP/IP, Profinet, CAN bus).
  • Familiarity with surveying equipment for calibrating crane positioning/sensors is considered beneficial.

Mark Waters
Senior Recruitment Consultant

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