Automation Engineer

Wood; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is recruiting Automation Engineers to support high-profile projects. Ideal candidates will have experience with Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software and a background in Automation and Control Engineering. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and the chance to work on diverse energy sector projects.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

33 days annual leave including public holidays

Generous contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Global connections and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in an engineering discipline.
• Previous experience with Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software.
• Good understanding of system networks and experience on Control Logix, Guard Logix.
• Previous experience in Automation and Control Engineering.
• Strong planning, organizing, and execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the SI team with automation engineering related to Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software.

Skills

Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software

Automation and Control Engineering

Project delivery environment experience

Planning and organizing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Control Logix

Guard Logix

Microsoft SQL

Job description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for Automation Engineers (AE) with Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software experience to support across various high-profile projects in the UK. The AE will join our Systems Integration team within our Digital Consulting business.

This role is available on a hybrid basis with Tuesday's and Wednesday to be in one of the following hub office locations : Aberdeen, Glasgow or Staines.

Please note applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

The Role

The Automation Engineer will be responsible for supporting the SI team with all automation engineering in relation to Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software.

This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has previous automation experience within Yogagawa ProSAFE SLS software and wants to be part of a dynamic project team working as part of an international service line.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.

Within SI, we are architecting our clients' digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation.

We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.

Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do :

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ;we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development ;development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy ;join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Bachelor's degree or a master's degree in an engineering discipline
• Previous experience with Yogagawa ProSAFE SLSsoftware
• A good understanding of system networks, previous experience on Control Logix, Guard Logix, who can support hardware engineering if required
• Previous experience working in a project delivery environment
• Previous experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering
• Previous experience in writing software specifications
• Detailed experience with multiple system implementation projects and / or control system platforms
• Previous experience of addressable F&G systems
• Previous experience of Microsoft SQL
• A sound understanding of engineering practices, methodologies and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications
• Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies
• Strong planning, organising and execution skills

Desirable

• Professional Engineer or engineering chartership preferred
• Rockwell PLC and SCADA systems experience
• Experience of Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA