Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Newcastle
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control System Team.
The successful candidate will design control & automation systems in the Offshore Energy sector; ensuring solutions clients' needs are met in a professional & timely manner.
You will be responsible for:
Writing specifications, developing PLC code & HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety equipment.
Providing technical support during the construction phase of projects; including involvement in the commissioning & testing of equipment.
Efficient management & prioritisation of workload.
Taking ownership of the tasks assigned through to successful delivery within the specified time & budget.
Delivering a high standard of work in line with our software quality control procedures. Job requirements:
Excellent technical knowledge of Control, Automation and Safety Systems
Appropriate Computer/Engineering related qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
Relevant experience in:
Design of control & automation systems
Programming of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems
Commissioning & Testing of industrial control systems
Involvement throughout the whole project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and documentation
Working for clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas and renewables market.
Recent experience of a similar role in a bespoke engineering environment
Experience of working to ISO9001 or equivalent in a project-based organisation.
A high level of competence with IT systems and tools Desirable Skills / Attributes:
Experience of Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred)
Experience of Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms
Experience of configuring & commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec & ABB)
Previous experience within the Marine / Offshore / Subsea environment
Knowledge & experience of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849)