# Automation Specialist

**Company:** [Apogee Sustainability Limited](null/companies/ivjcaGXW5TRqYLMbRU8NyR.md)
**Location:** Bratislava, Slovakia
**Workplace:** hybrid
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Operations: Technical, Customer Projects & Services

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## Description

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  
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**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.