Software Commissioning Lead
Job location: Reading - Onsite
Contract duration: 6 months (Outside IR35)
Working hours: 40-50 hours per week
Our Client an Engineering company are seeking a Software Commissioning Lead for a contract position of 6 months Outside IR35 in Reading, UK
Role
As a Software Commissioning Lead you will supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved and specialize in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities
As a Software Commissioning Lead you will review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of work and ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.
You will seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aid’s and 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.
In the event of uncertainty, the Software Commissioning Lead is to halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved why, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support. In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment the team leader is to control the situation and make safe to prevent further injury, damage or loss.
Skills & Qualifications
* Software Commissioning lead will have hands on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
* Experience of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.
* Experience of testing and on-site commissioning is essential
* Excellent H&S awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS preferred
* CSCS card or equivalent - essential
Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:
* Plant Historians, Network design and configuration, Cyber Security, Functional Safety
* Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc)
Important: The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.