Controls & Automation Engineer

Location: Fort William, PH33 - RELOCATION PACKAGES AVAILABLE Shifts: Day Shifts (Monday-Friday) Work Type: Full-time Permanent ? Industry: Metal Heavy Industry Engineering Discipline: Control Systems, Automation, Electrical

Are you ready to bring your controls expertise to one of Scotland's most iconic industrial sites? We're on the lookout for a Controls & Automation Engineer to join our Fort William based client and play a key role in optimising, maintaining, and advancing the control systems that power our 24/7 smelter and hydro-scheme operations.

This high-impact role exists to:

• Minimise downtime by ensuring rapid recovery from control system failures.

• Lead complex troubleshooting of site-wide control processes.

• Drive the delivery of critical maintenance and upgrade projects.

• Mentor and guide technicians and engineers in automation best practices.

• Continuously improve the reliability and performance of control systems and equipment.

• Plan, manage, and deliver controls and automation projects across site assets.

• Maintain and update all drawings, documentation, and system schematics.

• Lead multiple concurrent projects while supporting daily operational needs.

• Ensure full compliance with HSEQ standards and engineering regulations.

• Provide hands-on support during breakdowns to restore systems quickly and safely.

• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships, including contractors.

• Champion control system safety, integrity, and performance across the site.

• Support the development of apprentices and junior engineers.

• HND or above in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Control Engineering.

• Proven experience with PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems - including programming.

• Strong E&I knowledge and practical control systems experience.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver in a fast-paced, industrial setting.

• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and team development.

• A key role in a major engineering operation with national significance.

• Day shifts only - offering better work/life balance.

• Career progression and skill development in a high-performing team.

• A supportive, safety-led culture focused on operational excellence.

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