The Role:
We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control System Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing control and automation systems for a range of equipment in the Offshore Energy sector, ensuring that solutions meet clients’ needs efficiently and professionally.
Key Responsibilities:
Developing control system specifications, writing PLC code, and creating HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety of equipment.
Providing technical support during the project construction phase, including commissioning and testing.
Efficiently managing and prioritizing workload.
Taking full ownership of assigned tasks through to successful delivery within specified timeframes and budgets.
Delivering high-quality work aligned with our software quality control procedures. Job Requirements:
Strong technical knowledge of Control, Automation, and Safety Systems.
Relevant qualification in Computer/Engineering (degree/HND) or equivalent industrial experience.
Relevant experience in:
Designing control and automation systems.
Programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
Commissioning and testing industrial control systems.
Engaging in the full project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation, and documentation.
Working with clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas, and renewables markets.
Recent experience in a similar role within a bespoke engineering environment.
Willingness to work from our Newcastle City Centre office, Blyth production facility, and client sites or vessels globally.
Experience working to ISO9001 or equivalent standards in a project-based organization.
High proficiency with IT systems and tools. Desirable Skills/Attributes:
Experience with Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred).
Familiarity with Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms.
Competence in configuring and commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec, and ABB).
Background in the Marine / Offshore / Subsea sectors.
Knowledge of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849)