Modification of an existing control systems held under support contracts and project work. The PLCs are usually Rockwell but SCADA is Rockwell or Wonderware InTouch from requirements capture and design, to commissioning and handover. Additional system technology includes Siemens PLC/SCADA. This role is predominantly based at our office out of our Westlakes Office, Cumbria, with remote working opportunities but will require periods of working at our UK customers sites.
Role Description:
1. Development of PLC and/or SCADA system design and options from customer requirements
2. PLC programming of control systems and configuration of SCADA from developed or given designs
3. Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures) specifically production of design specifications and Test Specifications
4. Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites
5. Working within project team to customer deadlines
Essential Requirements:
6. Engineering / Computer related or appropriate engineering qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
7. Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team
8. Experience of producing design documentation and Test Specifications
9. Willingness to travel and work away when required
10. Must be able to attain UK Security Clearance
11. Driving licence
Desirable Requirements/experience:
12. Experience of at least 1 PLC and SCADA platform described above
13. 3 years’ experience expectation to fulfil requirements of this post
14. Knowledge of project lifecycle
15. PLC system design, coding, testing and commissioning
16. SCADA system design, configuration and commissioning
17. Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry
Personal Qualities:
Analytical thinking with a clear logical approach to problem solving
18. Confident and capable and able to work accurately under own initiative and within a team environment
19. Ability to learn quickly, understand client requirements and translate these into an effective solution
20. Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
21. Have good written and verbal communication skills
22. Willingness to own workstreams
23. Be flexible in working methods
24. Safe work ethic