Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric

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Process Automation Technical Sales Consultant - Utilities

Design and sell automation solutions for utility water operations.

Ireland | United Kingdom
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)

Job Highlights

Environment
Hybrid

About the Role

You will lead the design and implementation of advanced industrial automation solutions for utilities operations. This role requires deep technical expertise in process automation, digital transformation, and integration of control systems, with a strong focus on optimizing efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in water infrastructure. • Develop end‑to‑end automation architectures for water storage, treatment plants, pumping stations and distribution networks using EcoStruxure, AVEVA and the Schneider portfolio. • Design solutions that maintain digital continuity from engineering design (P&ID) through operations and maintenance. • Analyze competitor landscape and assess compatibility with existing installations. • Serve as trusted advisor to utilities and system integrators, translating business needs into technical solutions. • Lead workshops and technical presentations to showcase automation and remote operation value. • Define integration strategies for SCADA, PLCs and IoT within utility networks. • Ensure compliance with industry standards, cybersecurity best practices and sustainability frameworks. • Collaborate with end users and system integrators to deliver optimized solutions. • Provide technical expertise to support sales teams during bids and proposals. • Meet assigned sales targets for services and solutions in the designated segment. • Program and configure SCADA systems, PLCs and design robust network architectures. • Communicate effectively and manage stakeholders, leading technical discussions and influencing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

  • automation architecture
  • scada programming
  • plc configuration
  • integration strategy
  • digital continuity
  • stakeholder management

What You Bring

• Demonstrate strong expertise in industrial automation platforms such as Modicon, EcoStruxure Automation Expert and AVEVA System Platform. • Apply hands‑on experience in designing and commissioning automation for pumping stations, treatment plants and remote water networks. • Preferably hold certifications in industrial automation or utility standards and familiarity with digital transformation and cybersecurity.

Requirements

  • modicon
  • ecostruxure
  • aveva
  • commissioning
  • cybersecurity
  • certifications

Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary and bonus, 28 days of annual leave plus public holidays, a pension scheme, an Employee Share Ownership Programme, and access to global internal mobility, mentorship and a learning portal. • Competitive salary and performance‑based bonus scheme. • 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, with a holiday buy‑sell option. • Pension scheme and Employee Share Ownership Programme. • Access to Open Talent Market for internal mobility, global mentors and projects. • Learning portal and continuous development opportunities.

Work Environment

Hybrid

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