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Automation Engineer (SCADA)

Baltic Recruitment Services Ltd

Gateshead

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 60,000

Full time

Yesterday
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Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Project Automation Engineer to manage and deliver automation projects in the power grid sector. The ideal candidate will have experience with SCADA systems, PLC logic, and project delivery. This position offers a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 with hybrid working options and additional benefits.

Benefits

Annual bonus potential
Pension
Death in Service
25 holidays + bank holidays
Additional benefits

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of delivering projects within SCADA and Automation sectors.
  • Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols (Modbus, DNP, IEC 61850).
  • Experience with configuration of various systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Develop automation solutions throughout the project life-cycle.
  • Interface with customers on technical elements and schedules.
  • Prepare project documentation such as specifications and testing manuals.

Skills

SCADA knowledge
PLC logic experience
Project delivery
HMI systems knowledge

Education

ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering

Tools

Zenon HMI software
Job description

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a distinguished market leader, renowned for delivering cutting-edge digital solutions for power grids, with their search for a Project Automation Engineer (SCADA).

Overall Purpose:

The Project Automation Engineer will be responsible for the engineering, design, integration, testing and commissioning of automation projects throughout the entire project life-cycle.

Key Duties:
  • Interpret client's requirements, to design, engineer, integrate, test, and deliver the solution in a professional and timely manner.
  • Interface with customers on all technical elements and schedules.
  • Produce specifications / drawings and agree with customers.
  • Drive projects to achieve an "on-time" project delivery, within budget.
  • Engage with subcontractors and external suppliers for the delivery of projects.
  • Comply with the QHSE procedures and responsibilities of the Company.
  • Designing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems in automaton projects.
  • Project engineering, configuration, integration, and test.
  • Integrate and configure software, hardware, communications, and external devices.
  • Assist in the preparation and approvals of bills of materials and manufacturing drawings and where necessary interface with suppliers.
  • Prepare project documentation such as design specifications, factory acceptance tests, site acceptance tests and operation and maintenance manuals.
  • Participate in project meetings and assist in the scheduling of activities.
  • Undertake FAT, SAT, site installation and commissioning activities where necessary.
  • Develop additional engineering skills and expertise where required to support the capability of the Company to deliver full turnkey Substation Automaton Systems and advanced Smart Grid solutions.
  • Deliver external training on products and tools.
Key Requirements:
  • ONC/HNC in Electrical / Electronic / Software Engineering, or related subject.
  • Proven track record of delivering projects, preferably within SCADA and Automaton sectors.
  • Knowledge of communications systems and SCADA protocols such as Modbus, DNP, and IEC 61850.
  • Experience of implementation using PLC logic.
  • Experience of configuration of Zenon HMI software would be advantageous.
  • Software and IT systems background would be advantageous
The Package:
  • £50,000 - £60,000 per annum depending on experience.
  • Hybrid working option.
  • Holidays: 25 + English bank holidays.
  • Annual bonus potential.
  • Pension
  • Death in Service
  • Additional benefits
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