Automation and Controls Apprentice

Bilfinger Berger SE; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chesterfield is seeking an enthusiastic Automation and Controls Apprentice to support various engineering projects. You will work closely with experienced engineers, adhere to quality standards, and undergo training in designing software applications for automation systems like PLCs and SCADA. The role requires a commitment to health and safety policies and a passion for learning. Qualifications required include GCSEs in English and Mathematics with a focus on teamwork and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior/Lead Engineer in various tasks as directed.
• Understand project documentation and maintain quality standards.
• Contribute to software application development for PLC, HMI, and SCADA.
• Conduct various testing activities and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Enthusiastic about learning

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Mathematics

Job description

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Our Automation teams deliver projects in various industries including Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Energy/Renewables, Data Centres and Utilities.

Our teams across Chesterfield, Fareham and Warrington (Birchwood) deliver solutions using a wide array of technology including Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA, Ignition and many more. These solutions include Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI), Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Batch, Functional Safety, Operational Technology (OT) Cyber Security and Industry 4.0.

As part of our continued growth in Automation, we are looking for an Automation and Controls Apprentice to join our team in Chesterfield.

The Automation and Controls Apprentice will:

• Be a committed member of the team and enthusiastic about learning new technologies / processes.
• Work as directed by the Senior/Lead Engineer and Project Manager
• Carry out all works in full adherence to our quality system, whilst meeting time-scale targets.
• Be pro-active and strive for high quality as standard.

As an Automation and Controls Apprentice, your activities will include the following:

• Learning to understand and use various design documents as part of project delivery (including customer requirements, standards, design documents and drawings)
• Ensuring all work meets requirements and is delivered on time.
• Contributing to the development of documentation (e.g. Functional Design Specifications (FDS), Detail Design Specifications (DDS), test specifications, Operation & Maintenance manuals, risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation)
• Contributing to the development of software applications, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interface (HMI) and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
• Carrying out testing activities (modular testing, Internal Factory Acceptance Test (IFAT), Customer Factory Acceptance Test (CFAT), System Integration Test (SIT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT))
• Maintaining detailed test records and Observation report records
• Supporting Senior/Lead Engineer with commissioning duties on site
• Working proactively as part of a team and show initiative
• Working as directed by Senior/Lead Engineer or Project Manager and report on progress and issues
• Adhering to the business Health and Safety policies

Qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4/C or above) in English Language
• GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4/C or above) in Mathematics

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.