Automation Specialist

7 days ago


Prague, Hlavní město Praha, Czech Republic Apogee Sustainability Limited Full time 60,000 - 120,000 per year

The Automation Technician (AT) supports Energy Drive's engineering, maintenance, and IoT teams by delivering hands-on technical expertise across PLC & VFD systems, on site industrial IoT infrastructure, energy meters, power quality analysers and industrial instrumentation equipment. The role mitigates risk by bringing PLC programming and troubleshooting in-house, reducing dependency on third-party integrators, and improving project delivery continuity. 

The AT will act as a key field presence throughout the build, commissioning and operational lifecycle, bridging engineering design with on-site execution while also supporting post-installation maintenance, analytics, and system optimization.

The role also includes potential travel to support projects in other global regions when required, contributing to company-wide technical excellence and responsiveness.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution and Field Support

  • Represent engineering during Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support early-stage site testing and inspection.
  • Validate wiring, install devices, and configure networks (PLCs, VSDs, energy meters, modems, data loggers).
  • Support Project Engineers during commissioning by taking responsibility for initial testing and troubleshooting.
  • Assist with standardizing and updating PLC and HMI code libraries and documentation templates in collaboration with the EDS Group.
  • Implement continuous improvement strategies to reduce costs and improve safety, quality productivity, reliability, uptime and energy performance.
  • Recommend improvements to project processes based on prior experiences.
  • Assess customer engineering requirements and ensure they are incorporated.
  • Liaise with client engineering staff to promote Energy Drive's collaborative/partnering philosophy.
  • Ensure a safe working environment by following all safety policies and procedures of Energy Drive, appointed SIs, contractors, and clients.
  • Achieve departmental goals and KPIs, specifically achieving C5 sign-off within 60 days from C4 sign-off, focusing on system stability, energy performance, and reliability.
  • Ensure installed systems reach and maintain required energy performance before C5 sign-off.

Programming and Troubleshooting 

  • Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley).
  • Commission Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) for optimal performance, motor protection and robust reliability.
  • Set up, test, and resolve issues across industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, RS485, Ethernet/IP, Bacnet, etc).
  • Support remote cloud based SCADA/HMI setup (preferably Ignition), review process diagrams, and validate control logic.

Digital Integration and Analytics

  • Act as the in-field executor for the digital and analytics teams, validating data streams and escalating configuration issues.
  • Translate IoT related system requirements from Project Engineers into Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) for use by the IoT team.
  • Assist with data field mapping and perform diagnostics on live systems using tools like ModScan

Maintenance and Operational Support

  • Respond to maintenance events on-site, performing diagnostics and minor repairs.
  • Support the Maintenance Manager with communication, coordination, and quality checks for contractor work.
  • Conduct routine system verifications and assist in planned preventive maintenance tasks.

Documentation and Knowledge Transfer

  • Maintain accurate records of installation, commissioning, and field adjustments, including labelled photographs and updated diagrams.
  • Provide structured feedback to improve EBP (engineering Best Practice) documentation, processes, QCPs, SOPs and related templates

Project Engineer / Energy Solutions Engineer Support

  • Support in developing and issuing Request for Quote (RFQ) for prospective projects

Requirements

SUCCESS PROFILE

Knowledge:

  • Strong result orientation with deep technical expertise in automation
  • Holds an Engineering degree (preferred) or a Diploma
  • Proficient in PLC, HMI, and VFD programming, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Solid understanding of industrial instrumentation, control, and communication systems
  • Working knowledge of energy metering and power quality analysis
  • Familiar with industrial networks (e.g. Fieldbus, Modbus, Profibus, DeviceNet, Ethernet)
  • High proficiency in English (written and verbal), with additional European languages advantageous (Polish/ Spanish / German)

Experience:

  • Ideal 10+ years of hands-on automation and control systems experience (5+ minimum)
  • Proven success delivering complex system integration projects
  • Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting LV and MV VFDs (preferable)
  • Demonstrated ability to manage tasks remotely and delegate effectively
  • Skilled in planning, organising, and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines

COMPETENCIES:

  • Driving Customer Value
  • Fostering Collaboration
  • Passion for Results
  • Ensuring Efficiency & Excellence
  • Navigating Conflicts
  • Creating Ownership
  • Eagerness to Grow
  • Giving Direction

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Analytical mindset with effective problem-solving ability
  • High attention to detail and execution focus
  • Self-starter with strong initiative and adaptability
  • Collaborative and independent working style
  • Open and generous in knowledge-sharing (abundance mindset)
  • Willing to travel through EU & UK

Benefits

  • Statutory benefits and leave will apply.
  • Participation in Company annual bonus scheme.


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