Job Summary
Keltbray-IDEC Limited is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Automation Specialist to join their Process team. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager and Lead Engineer for project-related activities, this role involves participating in design teams and working under a nominated Lead Engineer for the design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) for Process applications.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure adherence to Quality Assurance and Cyber Security requirements defined for the project.
* Participate in project teams and contribute to the development of IACS.
* Create I/O schedules from Client-provided information and discussions.
* Develop Functional Design Specifications from User Requirement Specifications, Control Philosophies, and Client discussions.
* Prepare test documentation to demonstrate project scope delivery.
* Assist in the development of System Architecture.
* Design, modify, and test Controller, HMI, SCADA, and Network device software.
* Support Client Factory Acceptance Testing (CFAT).
* Provide onsite commissioning support.
* Review technical documentation and software produced by others.
* Purchase requisitions for project-specified equipment.
* Specify project equipment to be purchased.
Qualifications and Training
* Level 4 (HNC/NVQ) or above, or equivalent experience in an associated discipline.
* Preferred: Working towards or achieved I. Eng or equivalent.
* Successful candidates should demonstrate at least 2 years IACS experience, operating at an appropriate level.
Knowledge
* A knowledge of applied IACS technologies and architectures, such as Industrial Protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, Profibus, Profinet, DeviceNet, etc.) and Ethernet Networking (Linear, Star, Ring, etc).
* Working within the following preferred sectors: Process – Water/Wastewater, Manufacturing, Petrochemical, and Iron/Steel.
Skills and Abilities
Experience in programming Controllers (PLC, PAC, RTU, etc.) or HMI or SCADA or Network Devices (Switch, Firewall, Protocol Gateway, etc.) from IACS.
Familiar with IACS manufacturers (such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Hirschmann, Moxa, Cisco, Copa Data, SEL, GE Grid, ABB, Honeywell, Emerson, etc.).
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday, travel expenses, and a pension.
Keltbray Infrastructure Service's are an equal opportunities employer, determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.