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Automation Engineer

AT Diageo
Diageo

Automation Engineer

Sydney, Australia

From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centred on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum, UDL and Mr Black, we are a team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate with in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of ambitious, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.

What will be your role:

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At Diageo, one of our key Leadership Pillars is "Shape the Future" - the ability to create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo's future ambition. This role leans into this leadership pillar and as part of the local manufacturing team, you will be responsible for leading our Huntingwood manufacturing sites OT Systems including SCADA process control systems, networks, PLC's and HMI's. Acting as the link between local manufacturing and global standard process engineering teams, you will own the strategy to implement technology standards in your areas of responsibility.

This role is fundamental in facilitating a step change in the management and security of OT systems in Diageo. The role has the potential to be shaped by the individual and gives great opportunity to take ownership and demonstrate leadership. There will be an abundance of learning and growth opportunities due to the rapidly evolving nature of Operational Technology and the cyber-threats and technological advances within this field. Building great relationships with stakeholders is key to success.

This will be a 12 month parental level cover.

What does this look like for you:
  • Ownership of the OT strategy for the Australian manufacturing sites, following the global strategy;
  • Leading organisational change for the site in relation to OT Systems and capital projects support;
  • Lead the OT Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity Plans;
  • Act as the OT Consultation to site management teams; and
  • Lead the Industry 4.0 SMART Factory Integration.


What experiences will you have?
  • Prior experience in leading Process Control Systems Engineering
  • Experience in Manufacturing Process and Systems, preferably in food and beverage
  • Automation and Instrumentation
  • Industry 4.0 IIOT
  • Engineering Hazard and Risk Identification
  • Engineering Safety Systems (IEC 61508)
  • IT / OT Networking.


Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don't let anything stop you from applying.

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we're supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close Friday September 13th 2024.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia
Job ID: Diageo-JR1102168
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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