About UsTierney Strachan provides process control & safety system engineering services. This includes the provision of new systems as well as providing support and modifications to existing systems. Our systems are largely based on Emerson’s DeltaV equipment, and a range of PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Schneider and Siemens. We supply systems for topside production control, subsea control; telemetry and remote monitoring. Our cabinet and electrical assembly are all carried out in-house to IPC standards. We have a significant track record of supply to major energy companies. We are mainly involved in Oil and Gas activities, but are also undertaking some frontend energy transition projects.
PositionGraduate Control Systems Engineer
What you'll be doingCandidates will be involved with and be responsible for control system projects and support for major operators (e.g. TotalEnergies, Harbour Energy, Apache) which will involve systems software and configuration design, documentation, testing, installation and commissioning along with general support and fault finding. Largely working with DeltaV systems, but also other PLC / SCADA systems. Onshore and offshore site work and flexibility to travel offshore is required.
Date PostedMay 2025
Contract / PermanentPermanent staff preferred
LocationAberdeen onshore based with site work (onshore and offshore) required
Rate / SalaryCompetitive, dependent upon skills and/or any experience
Skills / ExperienceQualifications:
* Graduate BSc or BEng in science (Physics) / computing / electrical / electronics / engineering.
Essential:
* Typical MS Office products and some programming experience.
* Must have the right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
* Any experience in the implementation / support / modification of systems for process or electrical control would be advantageous;
* Electronics;
* PLC / SCADA / DCS;
o Emerson DeltaV;
o Intellution iFIX;
o VTSCADA;
o PLCs (Allen Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Omron or others).
Wish List
* Good interpersonal skills;
* Self sufficient and adaptable;
* Strongly computer literate with the ability to use Microsoft Office Suite;
* Willingness and flexibility to travel;
* Quick to pick up new concepts and to learn new things;
* Keen eye for detail;
* Confident in site work situations and under pressure.
What we offerCompetitive salary commensurate with skills and/or experience and healthcare package. Varied project work, covering all the stages of the software lifecycle across a variety of systems.