Senior Control System Engineer

Description:

What Are We Looking For?

Owing to our continued growth and to aid our strategic plans for 2024 and beyond, Blackburn Starling is looking to bring on board a Senior Control System Engineer based out of our Nottingham office. A specialist business in the manufacturing of MCC’s and power control sector, you’ll work alongside an established team to deliver control system solutions to the water industry, including the management of asset replacements for control systems across the UK. The Company operates a customer focused, strong people-first culture, supplying a global market through industrial verticals.

You’ll be in involved in the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems solutions as well as automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and start-up assistance.

Some of Your Key Duties Include:

* Be responsible for the appropriate planning and carrying out of intrusive surveys on live control systems. You will identify and manage the risks associated with these surveys.

* Detailed design proposals that establish the scope of work required for new build and ICA refurbishment projects.

* Define the control system hardware and software requirements.

* Assist the electrical engineers with the development of robust Control Systems Architectures utilising appropriate technology in accordance with Client, WIMES and industrial standards.

* Provide specialist ICA assistance to the Engineer during the development of the Control Philosophy.

* Define the project Software Testing strategy and ensure appropriate time and resources are allocated.

* Be responsible for identifying the programme requirements to deliver Control System elements to achieve the project milestone dates.

* Develop detailed Functional Design Specifications and associated schedules from the agreed Control Philosophy in accordance with the Company’s Quality procedures.

* Implementation of robust change control during the entire project lifecycle.

* Develop and self-test control system software to achieve the required functionality in accordance with the FDS.

* Develop the Factory Acceptance Test Documentation

* Fully document, resolve and re-test any defects identified during testing.

* Provide specialist control system assistance to the Commissioning Teams within the workshop and on site in conjunction with the RSE PM

* Carry out Site Acceptance Testing of the Control System against the SAT document.

* Investigate and provide technical advice and support to the design, delivery, and senior management teams on automation related issues.

* Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.

What Do You Need?

* HNC/HND Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical discipline

* Have proven ability in the design and commissioning of control and electrical systems associated with process automation.

* Detailed experience in the development of Control Systems solutions using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) and HMI/SCADA and Telemetry Systems in the process control environment using one or more of the following manufacturers: Allen Bradley/ Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi

* Experienced working knowledge of Profibus, ProfNet, Ethernet. Modbus and DH+ systems

* Experienced in integration and modification into existing systems PLC control systems in a ‘live’ environment.

* Have a strong working knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning

* Working knowledge and an understanding of electrical schematics.

* Must be flexible and willing to travel, including regular site working.

* Full UK Driving Licence

Blackburn Starling – Who Are We?

Blackburn Starling are known for delivering manufacturing & engineering projects across the UK for over 150 Years at the highest standards of quality. We are a well-established and reputable leading manufacturer of reliable high-quality low voltage assemblies and control systems. Blackburn Starling offers a complete range of maintenance and customer service support programmes tailored to suit our specific customer requirement across the UK.

Blackburn is part of the RSE group of companies, operating within the Power Distribution & Controls business stream. RSE is the leading technology partner of choice in the design, build & maintenance of water treatment & water recycling equipment. Delivering products and services to clients across the UK, RSE’s unique offering to the market focuses on innovation, efficiency, and excellence.

What We Offer

To build successful teams and drive the level of quality that we are renowned for, we know we need the best people in the industry. Not only do we require the relevant skillsets, but we also need people with the right attitude and mentality to thrive and grow in such an innovative industry. You’ll be given every opportunity to set the path of your career through our Business Streams and work in an environment that will require you to rise to the challenge of working for a market leader.

* Industry-leading salary dependant on experience.

* Company Car Allowance.

* A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.

* A holiday allowance of 25 days plus Bank Holidays.

* EV/Hybrid Car Lease Scheme

If you’re interested in a career with a company that will harness your skills and provides you with the support to create your future, then please apply