A new position for an experienced Controls Project Systems Engineer (PLC exp) is urgently required for a leading engineering services company for upcoming projects. As controls engineer you will carry out programming of Siemens S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal and program WinCC SCADA systems interfacing with multiple S7-1500 PLCs. Failsafe programming would be desirable.
As a control engineer you will have the ability to act as technical lead for a control panel, review electrical drawings, panel assembly and generate documentation such as test plans, installation/commissioning & operation/maintenance documentation. Mainly office based apart from client site visits (must be able to drive a car), usually within the UK. Process safety experience desirable as the company builds burner management systems.
Responsibilities
* Manage PLC based system design and consultancy projects from point of sale through initial design and manufacture to site commissioning.
* Responsible for a wide range of engineering design and project management tasks.
* Prepare in‑depth project related documentation using general office software (e.g. Microsoft Word/Excel).
* Critically review and mark‑up documents/drawings generated by others, providing constructive feedback.
* Supervise workshop technicians during the system build of your own projects.
* Plan and carry out appropriate system tests applying problem‑solving and analytical techniques.
* Control project work including ledger planning, control of budgets and schedules, change control, estimating, document management and progress reporting.
* Review client specifications and national/international standards to ensure project compliance.
* Develop functional requirements specifications for control systems, SIS, F&G and instrumentation.
* Develop PLC, HMI & SCADA application software.
* Participate in design reviews, including HAZOP/LOPA, hazardous area assessments, etc.
Qualifications
* HNC/HND or a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Several years experience in PLC configuration and application software development (e.g. ABB AC500‑S/800xA, Emerson DeltaV SIS, Triconex, HIMA F60 / HiQuad X, Siemens S7-Failsafe, Allen Bradley ControlLogix / GuardLogix).
* Customer‑facing with excellent communication skills from a technical and commercial perspective.
* HMI/SCADA configuration (e.g. Siemens WinCC/PCS7/Emerson DeltaV).
* Experience in industrial communications system architectural design and selection/configuration of appropriate protocols (Profinet/Profibus/Modbus TCP & RTU/OPC).
* Experience in planning and delivery of technical projects.
* Process safety experience desirable; knowledge of the Functional Safety Standards BS EN 61508/61511 a plus.
* Essential: UK driving licence.
* Desirable: Industrial instrumentation experience.
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