Overview
Senior Control System Engineer – Newcastle upon Tyne. Salary: up to £65,000 basic + benefits. Jackson Hogg is delighted to be working with a leading business focused on offshore wind and renewable energy. They work on next-generation energy systems, and are looking to bring a Senior Control System Engineer to join their dynamic team. This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Newcastle.
Responsibilities
* Review and assess the status of hardware and software control systems across site facilities and provide annual performance reports.
* Lead the development and implementation of upgrade and obsolescence management plans for PLC and SCADA systems.
* Collaborate with engineering and test teams to design intuitive, user-friendly control systems and operator displays.
* Tailor control systems to meet internal and external customer requirements, ensuring seamless integration with DAQ systems.
* Maintain data integrity, establish test parameters, and configure alarms to support operational reliability.
* Provide training, documentation, and ongoing support to enable effective system operation by key personnel.
* Work with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate risks associated with facility operations and engineering projects.
* Ensure all control systems comply with current engineering standards and best practices.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical generating plant systems.
* Proven experience in PLC/SCADA design and development aligned with European standards.
* Advanced knowledge of Functional Safety Systems and risk management frameworks (IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061).
* Experience integrating instrumentation and data acquisition systems into control environments.
* Familiarity with specialist engineering software within multidisciplinary project environments.
* Experience operating within ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and ISO 17025 frameworks.
If you are interested in this role please get in touch with Eleni using the details below
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