Working within the Engineering support Team and reporting to the Controls System Lead Engineer, the Software/Controls Engineer (SCE) is responsible for designing, installing, managing and/or maintaining equipment and software on PLC and SCADA systems, which are used to monitor and control the plant systems at Royston. It will involve a variety of software‑oriented tasks, including fault finding, testing logic coding, implementing changes to the existing controls infrastructure in line with MOC requests, attending HAZOP studies/PHA’s, and providing software and controls input for projects that may involve modifications to existing systems or new installations.
Responsibilities
* Support project teams at initial design stages by offering advice on selection of software and controls equipment to ensure improved reliability, maintainability and to design, develop, install, manage and/or maintain equipment and software as required.
* Implement and continually review the controls strategy to ensure current and future business needs are met and developed.
* Implement recognised standards for alarm management and safety related control functions to deliver process safety.
* Provide expert knowledge of PLC systems – preferred to include Omron and Allen‑Bradley platforms.
* Provide expert knowledge of SCADA systems – preferred to include Wonderware (Intouch) and Inductive Automation’s Ignition packages.
* Lead completion of software‑related breakdowns and reactive plant support.
* Ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the controls network infrastructure, including:
o Server health monitoring
o Data replication/backup verifications
o Database administration for IACS
The work environment is mostly office based with occasional visits to the operational areas, both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical.
Qualifications
* Hold a formal electronic/controls qualification such as a degree, HNC/HND or equivalent recognised training.
* Strong hands‑on experience with PLC programming, modification, and fault‑finding across Rockwell Automation (Control Logix, CompactLogix) and Omron (CS1/CJ series) platforms.
* Proficient in Studio 5000/RS Logix 5000 for Rockwell systems and CX‑Programmer for Omron systems.
* Competent in commissioning, testing, and maintaining industrial control systems in a live production environment.
* Experience integrating PLCs with SCADA/HMI systems, including Intouch (Wonderware), Ignition (Inductive Automation) and FactoryTalk View SE/ME (Rockwell).
* Skilled in diagnosing communication issues across Ethernet/IP, Device net, Profibus and Omron FINS networks.
Benefits
* Competitive salary aligned to role, experience and responsibilities.
* Hybrid and flexible working options.
* Retirement savings plan.
* Share plan.
* Saving accounts.
* House saving funds.
* Life and disability insurance.
* Commuter allowances and loans.
* Medical plans and health assessments.
* Fitness discounts.
About JM
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