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