About the role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior Control Systems Engineer.
Design, test, and commission control systems in accordance with Company, customer, and legislative requirements.
Competitive Salary, Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, Health Shield, Employee Assistance Scheme, Profit Share Scheme
Main Responsibilities:
Team
* Mentor and coach junior staff.
* Liaise with customers and internal design/management team.
* Prepare and review control system design, build and testing specifications and O&M manuals to the required standard.
* Design and test control systems in accordance with agreed specifications, applicable standards, and legislative requirements.
* Provide technical supervision of system design, build and installation personnel.
* Support Project Managers with project planning and progress/effort estimation.
* Support tendering activity, with cost estimation, technical proposals, and presentations.
Specialism
* Unsupported development of control system software to meet project needs.
* Support the development of software standards for improved efficiency.
* Support training and the roll-out of software standards and approaches to the wider team.
* Onsite commissioning and testing of control systems while adhering to site regulations.
* Review design and testing of control systems in accordance with agreed specifications, applicable standards, and legislative requirements.
General
* Work with Project Management team to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the agreed specifications.
* Ensure all control systems are designed and tested in accordance with agreed specifications, applicable standards, and legislative requirements.
* Conduct all relevant processes in accordance with the Company’s HR policies and procedures.
* Maintain Company records and ensure the safe operation of all equipment to comply with current legislative and Company standards.
* Follow all required business procedures.
* Carry out other duties as required and appropriate to the role.
The Person:
* Qualified to HNC/HND/degree level in a relevant discipline and extensive experience in system integration, or substantial experience in systems integration with lower qualifications.
* Excellent ability to understand and produce control system design documents.
* Excellent understanding of technical project life cycle.
* Familiarity with programming environments such as CodeSys / Straton / Beckhoff.
* High level of software experience with:
o E C & I System for in-process and manufacturing environments PLC-based control system architecture.
o HMI and SCADA coding.
o High-level general-purpose programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
o Communication protocols such as Modbus RTU/TCP-IP, OPC etc.
o Integrated system testing of application software.
o Practical experience of machinery safety design and associated standards.
o On-site commissioning of industrial control systems.
o Customer training.
o Working knowledge of industrial hardware systems:
+ Control panel design and assembly.
+ C & I site installation design.
+ Control system hardware LV distribution/MCC/PLC/safety/instrumentation.
+ Hardware design documents (circuit schematics, I/O schedules, motor schedules).
o A strong background in industrial automation, or significant experience in a similar market or technology.
o Preferred sector – Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas Tank Storage and Distribution, and Manufacturing.
o Accomplished level of experience with one or more of the following: Beijer, Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Wonderware SCADA and HMI platforms with an appetite to learn new technologies.
o Accomplished level of experience with one or more of the following: Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, and Mitsubishi PLC platforms, with an appetite to learn new technologies.
o Accomplished level of experience with Industrial Ethernet and one or more of the following: DeviceNet, Profibus, ProfiNet.
Key Personal Competencies:
o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with willingness to take on new skills and knowledge.
o Excellent time-management skills; able to demonstrate a structured and methodical approach to workload.
o Deliver an excellent quality of work and a right-the-first-time approach to all aspects of work.
o Willing and regularly seek appropriate assistance when required.
o A highly self-motivated, enthusiastic individual, with good team working skills.
o Excellent aptitude to learn from and influence others.
o Ability to communicate effectively at all levels is essential.
o Embrace accountability for work and achievements.
o Ability to balance own objectives with those of the company and other employees.
o Maintain a professional appearance and approach to colleagues and customers.
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