Automation and Controls Apprentice

The Automation and Controls Apprentice will:

Be a committed member of the team and enthusiastic about learning new technologies / processes Work as directed by the Senior/Lead Engineer and Project Manager Carry out all work in full adherence to our quality system, whilst meeting timescale targets Be proactive and strive for high quality as standard

As an Automation and Controls Apprentice, your activities will include the following:

Learning to understand and use various design documents as part of project delivery (including customer requirements, standards, design documents and drawings) Ensuring all work meets requirements and is delivered on time. Contributing to the development of documentation (e.g. Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Detail Design Specifications (DDS), test specifications, Operation & Maintenance manuals, risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation) Contributing to the development of software applications, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) Carrying out testing activities (modular testing, Internal Factory Acceptance Test (IFAT), Customer Factory Acceptance Test (CFAT), System Integration Test (SIT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)) Maintaining detailed test records and observation report records Supporting Senior/Lead Engineer with commissioning duties on site Working proactively as part of a team and show initiative Working as directed by Senior/Lead Engineer or Project Manager and reporting on progress and issues Adhering to the business Health and Safety policies

Training:

Automation and Controls Engineering Technician level 4.

Mandatory qualifications:

Learning Provider: Chesterfield College.

The training provided will meet the required knowledge, skills and behaviours as required in the Automation and Controls Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard and the location of this training is to be confirmed.

Training Outcome:

To develop into a fully qualified Automation and Controls Engineering Technician with the potential to develop this role beyond.

Employer Description:

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs. We have extensive experience in onshore and offshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning. This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Working Hours :
38 hours, times to be confirmed, Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience