Job summary
PLC Software Engineer
Contract
Immediate start available
SC Essential
Key skills required for this role
PLC Software testing and Commissioning
Important
PLC Software Testing and Commissioning
Job description
Our client, an industry leader in the energy sector, is currently seeking a PLC Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working closely with a dynamic team to ensure the successful completion of automation and commissioning projects.
Software Commissioning Test Team Leader
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved.
2. Review commissioning documentation and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
3. Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity.
4. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and coordinate with other working parties, including attending site planning meetings.
5. Seek approval, apply, record, monitor and remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aids.
6. Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
7. In the event of uncertainty, halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support.
8. In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment, control the situation and make it safe to prevent further injury, damage or loss. Preserve the scene for investigation and withdraw all personnel.
9. Ensure the final state of plant configuration (post commissioning) is as expected in the commissioning document or agreed with the commissioning manager.
Job Requirements:
10. Hands-on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
11. A good appreciation of control panels, electrical installation and instrumentation solutions.
12. Experience in testing and onsite commissioning is essential.
13. Excellent health and safety awareness - SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
14. CSCS card or equivalent - essential.
Desirable Experience:
15. Plant Historians.
16. Network design and configuration.
17. Cyber Security.
18. Functional Safety.
19. Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc).
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