Automation Superintendent

Company: dpworld

Location: New South Wales, Australia

Source: oracle

Language: english

About the RoleDP World is seeking an experienced Automation Superintendent to support the safe, reliable and compliant operation of advanced automation technologies within a major port and terminal environment. In this role, you will play a key part in the operation, commissioning, maintenance, and continuous improvement of automated systems, working closely with operations, maintenance, IT, and OEM partners to ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and safety requirements. Additionally, you will provide leadership and technical oversight to maintain the availability and performance of automated equipment and control systems, supporting both maintenance and operational needs. Key Accountabilities:<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Drive planned, safe, and cost-effective maintenance, manage backlogs, optimise workflows, and collaborate with teams to minimise downtime</li><li>Maintain, troubleshoot, and support automated equipment, control systems, drives, sensors, industrial networks, and emerging technologies</li><li>Ensure adherence to electrical and automation standards, WHS and site procedures, conduct safety checks, and lead investigations into system faults or failures</li><li>Support commissioning, testing, system integration, fault diagnosis, and automation upgrade initiatives</li><li>Identify inefficiencies, refine control logic, optimise automation workflows, and implement technology enhancements to improve operational performance</li><li>Maintain SOPs, system documentation, network configurations, and change management records, while delivering technical training to operations and maintenance teams</li></ul> Qualifications, Skills and Experience:This role suits candidates with electrical or engineering backgrounds and strong expertise in industrial automation, control systems, and emerging technologies.<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Minimum 8 year’s experience in maintenance, commissioning, or operations of automated equipment, with at least 5 years in industrial automation or control systems</li><li>Strong expertise in PLCs, drives, sensors, industrial networks, control systems, and emerging technologies such as vision systems and advanced sensing technologies</li><li>Experience with maintenance management software, budgeting, expenditure control, and implementing maintenance strategies for heavy plant and equipment</li><li>Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management, compliance standards, and ability to work safely in high-risk operational environments</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, fault-finding, communication, and change management skills, with experience in ports, terminals, heavy industry, mining, or manufacturing environments</li></ul> About DP WorldDP World is reshaping the future of global trade to improve lives everywhere. Operating across six continents with a team of over 125,000 employees, we combine global infrastructure and local expertise to deliver seamless supply chain solutions. From Ports and Terminals to Marine Services, Logistics and Technology, we leverage innovation to create better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door. In Asia Pacific, DP World employs over 15,000 people across 22 geographies. We operate 17 ports and terminals, complemented by a comprehensive suite of end-to-end supply chain solutions - to connect the region to the rest of the world. WE MAKE TRADE FLOWTO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE. #LI-KP1

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