Automation and Control System Specialist

Kanadevia Inova AG; Farnborough; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Travel to plant sites (UK)

Call out rota with daytime allowances

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private Medical and Dental

Tailored learning and development

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova AG is seeking an Automation & Control System Specialist to establish the digital services execution team and deliver control system support for our O&M sites in the UK. The role is home-based with travel to plant sites.

The ideal candidate will maintain and upgrade Siemens PCS7 systems, configure hardware and software, troubleshoot complex issues, and train customers on best practices and safety protocols. A strong background in electrical engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid experience with industrial control systems, specifically Siemens PCS7 and TIA Portal.
• Hands-on experience with control system integration, HMI/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation.
• Proficiency in control logic development (PLC/DCS) and system design.
• Familiarity with industry protocols (Profibus, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP).
• Strong knowledge of servers, database systems and data historians.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems (Siemens PCS7).
• Configure and upgrade control systems to meet evolving operational requirements, including hardware upgrades and software patches.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues involving hardware, software, networks and field instruments to minimize downtime.
• Assist in commissioning and start-up of new control systems, including hardware installation and system integration.
• Provide customer training and technical support on system operation and safety practices.

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens PCS7

TIA Portal

Job description

Automation and Control System Specialist

• Full-time

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.
Transforming Waste into Value
At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..
Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Kanadevia Inova are recruiting an Automation & Control System Specialist to establish the digital services execution team to deliver and support digital services projects and provide control system support for our Operation and Maintenance sites. This will be a UK home based role supporting our site where you will be responsible for but not limited to;

• Control System Maintenance & Support: Provide technical support, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems such Siemens PCS7.
• System Upgrades & Configuration: Configure and upgrade control systems to meet evolving operational requirements, including hardware upgrades, software patches, and control strategy improvements.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving hardware, software, Networks and field instruments to minimize system downtime.
• System Commissioning: Assist in the commissioning and start-up of new control systems, including hardware installation, software configuration, and system integration.
• Customer Training & Support: Provide training and technical support to customers on system operation, maintenance best practices, and safety protocols.

The above job duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature of the work and are not intended to be an inclusive list of all responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change or vary depending on the specific needs of the business.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Solidexperience working with industrial control systems, specificallySiemens PCS7, TIA Portal
• Hands-on experience with control system integration, HMI/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation.
• Proficiency in control logic development (PLC/DCS) and system design.
• Familiarity with industry protocols (e.g., Profibus, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP).
• Strong knowledge of servers, database systems and data historians
• • Competitive basic salary plus car allowance
  • Travel required to plant sitesmostly UK and potential need for international travel.
  • Required to be included in the Call Out Rota. On the days rostered there is a daily call out allowance with overtime paid if physically required to attend site
  • Reasonable subsistence expenses relating to business travel, accommodation lodge allowance.
  • Annual performance reviews and bonus awards
  • Pension scheme, life insurance, Private Medical and Dental
  • Tailored learning and development opportunities

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.