Summary of Role:
Modification of an existing control systems held under support contracts and project work. We are looking for an engineer with experience of using Beckhoff control systems. Additional system technology includes Siemens PLC/SCADA. This role is predominantly based at our office out of our customer site with remote working opportunities.
Role Description:
1. Development of PLC and/or SCADA system design and options from customer requirements
2. PLC programming of control systems and configuration of SCADA from developed or given designs
3. Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures) specifically production of design specifications and Test Specifications
4. Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites
5. Working within project team to customer deadlines
Essential Requirements:
6. Engineering / Computer related or appropriate engineering qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
7. Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team
8. Experience of producing design documentation and Test Specifications
9. Willingness to travel and work away when required
10. Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC programming – IEC 61131-3 Structured text.
11. Familiarity with Unit testing.
12. Agile working methodology.
13. Version control software (Git).
14. Must be able to attain UK Security Clearance
15. Driving licence
Desirable Requirements/experience:
16. 3 years’ experience expectation to fulfil requirements of this post
17. Knowledge of project lifecycle
18. PLC system design, coding, testing and commissioning
19. SCADA system design, configuration and commissioning
20. Experience of working in the Nuclear Industry
Personal Qualities:
21. Analytical thinking with a clear logical approach to problem solving
22. Confident and capable and able to work accurately under own initiative and within a team environment
23. Ability to learn quickly, understand client requirements and translate these into an effective solution
24. Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
25. Have good written and verbal communication skills
26. Willingness to own workstreams
27. Be flexible in working methods
28. Safe work ethic
In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees
29. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
30. Flexible working
31. Pension
32. Life assurance policy
33. Private health care
34. Lifestyle screening
35. Salary sacrifice programme
36. Mental health assistance programme
37. Cycle to work scheme
38. Green car scheme
39. Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered
NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES : We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.
To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.