Process Automation Technician
- Join Season's Best Ashburton as a Process Automation Technician and take advantage of generous staff discounts & perks, great training opportunities to further your knowledge and great working conditions.
- Join a 100% New Zealand owned company with an international reputation for quality.
- Opportunities for growth with opportunities across multiple brands and locations.
About the role
We are looking for a Process Automation Technician to join the team at our Ashburton plant. This is a Full-time role of 45 hours per week. You will be responsible for providing systems and automation solutions and technical support for the various departments and project teams, administering the digital process control systems including capital and continuous improvement initiatives with a strong focus on Safety, Quality and Cost. Remuneration will be based on experience and qualifications.
As a Process Automation Technician, you will be responsible for:
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues with equipment and systems and provide fault diagnosis as the specialist technical support for site operations and projects.
- Conducting daily system audits and providing support to the operations team with regards to digital process control and train staff to build capability.
- Conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA) involving operations, product development, sales and engineering as required.
- Assisting and mentoring operational team members to better understand the automation controls and impacts, including assistance with development and implementation of trouble shooting guides.
- Working closely with the Season’s Best Ltd teams and contractors to use automation to improve production capability and reliability, install and commission new equipment, and actively contribute to continuous improvement projects.
For this role, you’ll need:
- Automation/ Instrumentation Engineering qualification.
- 3+ year’s prior experience in process control automation.
- Proficiency in PLC Software (e.g., Schneider Control Expert, Schneider Systems Platform, Siemens TIA Portal).
- Proficiency in JavaScript/ Python/ C++ or similar development environment.
- Proficiency in MES development using Ignition and TilliT software.
With Season's Best, you will get:
- Great working conditions
- Training provided
- Generous staff discounts and perks
- Free on-site parking
- Staff accommodation options
About us:
Season's Best is part of the Talley's group. Talley’s is a multi-division, international company that’s proudly New Zealand owned and operated, bringing the best New Zealand seafood, mussels, and vegetable products locally and to the world. With over 2000 employees across 12 South Island locations, we’re committed to excellence in everything we do.
There’s a history of goodness at Talley’s—and it’s not just our nutritious, delicious food. We stand by the impeccable quality of our products and our growing team of skilled workers as we bring healthy, delicious food to dinner tables near and far. What really sets us apart is the fact that all our products come directly from and are processed in New Zealand, and our people are fundamental to our success.
Ready to start?
If this sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your application along with your resume.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position(s) is/are filled.
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Season's Best is a drug free workplace. All candidates may be required to under-go pre-employment and random drug screening.
Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.
Permanent
Job no: FTAI60675
Location: Ashburton
Cost Centre: Maintenance
Closing Date: Sunday, 19 July 2026