Automation Engineer

Automation Engineer Job no : Work type : Full Time Location : Sydney - West Role Details Working as an Automation Engineer in our Smithfield Pulp and Paper mill youll play a key role in optimizing system uptime and reliability. Youll provide breakdown and call-out support enhance control loop performance and drive minor modifications and improvements. Experience with DCS and paper machine systems is essential. What youll do Provide automation support across I / O blocks DCS QCS PLC systems and OSI PI Historian. Perform hands-on tasks in a fast-paced high-pressure environment with a small engineering team. Manage and service automation systems with deep understanding of process and field equipment impact. Ensure accurate real-time data for decision-making and optimize equipment to support strategic goals. This plant operates on a 24 / 7-day basis and you will need to be flexible to work additional hours as required including being on our call-out roster. What You Will Bring Diploma in Engineering Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Process Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) 3 years minimum experience within a continuous process environment (preferably within the Paper Aluminum Steel Mining FMCG Heavy industries) At least 3 years experience in electrical instrument and control system fields Distributed Control Systems (DCS)and Programmable Control Logic (PLC) experience Experience with automation systems server hardware and supporting infrastructure Experience with maintaining computer operating systems Oracle databases and TCP / IP networking Virtualization knowledge and experience What youll love when you join us : Sustainability : Contribute to sustainability initiatives that make a difference. Supportive Environment : Be part of a team that values safety respect and collaboration. Leave : Opportunity to purchase additional leave Visy discounts : Take advantage of discounts with RSEA Avis Harvey Norman and other retailers. About Visy Visy is powering the circular economy closing the loop between packaging remanufacturing and recycling. As Australias leading recycled and kraft paper manufacturer Visy Pulp and Paper is a big part of our business. Our integrated recycling and manufacturing operations means we collect paper and cardboard from households and businesses and turn it into up to 100% recycled paper. We are also home to the worlds most environmentally friendly kraft paper mill in Tumut providing high-quality kraft paper for domestic and international markets. The paper we produce supplies our board facilities across Australia and New Zealand where it is remanufactured into cardboard packaging for the food and beverage industry. Ready to make a difference Apply now and be a key player in shaping our future Please contact Nicholas Strang on for a confidential discussion or apply now. You will be required to meet Visys employment criteria which will include a criminal history check and pre-employment medical (including drug & alcohol testing) Visy is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. These roles are only open to candidates currently residing in Australia with full working rights. Advertised : 27 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close : 23 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Back Employee Referral Key Skills Continuous Integration,APIs,Automotive software,Test Cases,Electrical Engineering,Junit,Distributed Control Systems,Testng,Java,Test Automation,Programmable Logic Controllers,Selenium Employment Type : Full-Time Experience : years Vacancy : 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr