About the job
The Motorway Operations Division of GEK TERNA Group is seeking a dedicated:
Automation Engineer
This role is a vital part of the IT Infrastructure department within the Motorway Operations Division, providing support for the company's traffic management and toll collection systems by troubleshooting issues and enhancing existing functionalities. The position is based in Nea Erythraia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage requests submitted through the ticketing system from the Maintenance & Traffic Management department, proposing and executing corrective actions on SCADA systems to improve equipment performance.
- Communicate daily with maintenance technicians of toll collection, traffic management, and automatic collection systems to resolve equipment-related issues.
- Explore new immediate restoration methods to ensure the smooth operation of motorway systems.
- Design actions and prepare guidelines in collaboration with system manufacturers for optimal usage.
- Support software upgrades of the electronic toll collection system to meet increased interoperability needs, including POS usage in automated collection machines and vehicle categorization in lanes.
- Configure and develop code for PLC and SCADA systems to address malfunctions.
- Draft related guidelines for handling by colleagues in the Operations and Maintenance & Traffic Management divisions to ensure consistent and correct problem-solving approaches.
- Assist relevant divisions during scheduled maintenance work to confirm uninterrupted system functionality.
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Electronics/Computer Science
- A Master's degree in Automation & Control Systems will be considered an additional asset.
- 1-3 years of experience in a programming environment, including:
o code development for Siemens S7 PLC and
o development and support of Siemens WINCC SCADA applications - Excellent command of the English language
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize and manage time effectively
- Focus on quality and performance
- Well-developed communication skills
