Senior Automation Technician (Full Time - Permanent)
IT - Software / DB / QA / Web / Graphics / GIS
About the Employer
Job Description
ENERGIZING LIVES
Join the Team That Powers the Future
At Orel Group, we're not just creating products — we're creating possibilities. As a global innovation-driven manufacturing ecosystem, our mission is to energize lives by delivering sustainable solutions across power, data, and water. If you're passionate about driving change, shaping the future, and being part of something bigger, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. With a presence in 30 countries and a commitment to innovation, we invite forward-thinking individuals to be part of our journey.
Come energize your career at Orel Group — where your potential meets our purpose.
SENIOR AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN (FULL TIME, PERMANENT)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
- Install, test, commission, and maintain automated machinery and production equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system faults.
- Manufacture, fabricate, and modify machine parts and components using conventional workshop equipment such as lathes, milling machines, drilling machines, grinders, and hand tools in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
- Diagnose and repair PLC, HMI, servo drive, VFD, sensor, and industrial networking issues.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and technical drawings.
- Assist engineers in machine modifications, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects.
- Calibrate sensors, instruments, and control devices.
- Monitor equipment performance and recommend improvements to increase reliability and productivity.
- Maintain maintenance records, reports, and spare parts inventories.
- Ensure compliance with company safety procedures, electrical safety standards, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and machine commissioning activities.
- Coordinate with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve equipment-related issues.
YOU SHOULD:
- Hold a Higher National Diploma (HND), NVQ Level 4, IVQ Level 4, or an equivalent qualification in Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
- Possess strong working knowledge of PLC systems, including Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, and Schneider technologies.
- Have a good understanding of HMI, SCADA, VFDs, servo systems, sensors, and industrial communication networks.
- Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation accurately.
- Have excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to fault diagnosis and resolution.
- Be proficient in the use of electrical testing equipment, diagnostic tools, and maintenance instruments to ensure reliable system performance.
ARE YOU READY TO SUPERCHARGE YOUR CAREER?
If yes, please email your CV with a recent photograph and contact details of two non-related referees to [email protected] indicating the name of the position in the subject within 14 days from the publication date of this advertisement.
OREL CORPORATION (PVT) LTD.
76 Orel Park, Panaluwa-Watareka, Padukka, Sri Lanka
[email protected] | 011 479 2 100 | www.orel.com
