NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer for our client, who are a global technology leader in electrification and automation.
Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Aberdeen (travel included)
Permanent position
Role Overview
To ensure the Service portfolio is delivered effectively according to ABB standard processes and safety guidelines to satisfy customers. Execute technical support, act as specialist and solve problems in own expertise area. Proactively communicate with both the customer and ABB sales teams to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for Service growth. The role will be based in Aberdeen and will require travel to our offices in UK and customer sites (both onshore and offshore).
Main Accountabilities
Understand and update existing hardware and software modules for the development and maintenance of ABB’s Control System products
Preparation of Design Specifications, Test Procedures, Method Statements and Scopes of Work for modifications and upgrades as required.
Conduct the assurance, integration and testing of hardware and software modules
Deliver updates to the existing products and roll out new products through working closely with different stakeholders, including the customer and the end user
Support Bids and Proposals team in generation of quotations
Be available on an ‘on call’ basis to advise customers out of hours and, if necessary, make unscheduled site visits
Advises clients as to maintenance procedures, site planning, operational methods, process measurement and control strategies and schemes
Promotes sales of maintenance services and equipment, including spare parts, and advises Sales department of possible sales leads
Compile Site Visit Reports and ensure follow-up actions and recommendations are acknowledged
Ensure Cyber Security Systems and Procedures are maintained.
Provision of ad-hoc support and site attendance as requested.
System Modifications and interpretation of SOR’s from Client base
Spares and Lifecycle Management
Management and Coordination of Ad-Hoc Work-scopesInteractions
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Client interaction
Business Development/Account/Sales Manager
Technical Specialists/ConsultantsChallenges
Manage customer expectations and deliver high quality solutions to ABB customers
Drive towards continual improvement
Managing changing priorities/activities
Scheduling sufficient time for progress reporting whilst satisfying additional client expectations
Coordination of delegated activities
Access to suitable resource when required
Effective communication
Requirements
Essential
Correct safety & integrity mindset
Have a strong application background
Have working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, Industrial Networks and Cyber Security
You will have a willingness to learn and ability to innovate
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A self-starter with the ability to work on his or her own initiative, plan well and follow through to project completion
Be flexible and prepared to travel to customer sites on occasion.Desirable
Practical, hands-on experience
Offshore certification
Good knowledge and understanding of ABB 800xA Control Systems
Cyber Security awareness
Knowledge of Process control and loop performance
Functional Safety certification
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients