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WAGSTAFF INC; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for an Automation and Control Engineer to support projects in the water industry with site installation in Bath and opportunities in Dorset and Somerset. This role requires expertise in PLC programming and telemetry preparation. Experience in the water sector is not mandatory, but a proactive attitude and strong communication skills are essential. This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential for long-term work.

Qualifications

• Strong automation and control engineering skills required.
• Must have an accredited and in-date CSCS card.
• Clean driving license and reliable car necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of automation and control projects from design to commissioning.
• Conduct site PLC code installation and testing.
• Update and report to the Senior Automation Engineer on project activities.

Skills

PLC control software writing

HMI / SCADA graphical interface creation

Software Factory Acceptance Testing

Site telemetry preparation

Inter-PLC communications installation

Fibre optic ring commissioning

Profibus DP network diagnostics

Self-motivated

Strong communicator

Education

Accredited and in-date CSCS card

Clean driving licence

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Siemens Step7

Mitsubishi GXIEC PLCs

Prism / ScopeX Telemetry

MS Office

Virtual Machines

Job description

Overview

Remote working with monthly meetings in Bath + site installation work in Dorset and Somerset. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major project in the water industry, a stable sector with significant ongoing investment. Initially a 12-month contract, the scope of project work could extend up to 5 years, offering excellent long-term potential. You'll be part of a team of 20, working with a business that values its people and builds its culture on honesty, communication, hard work, and trustworthiness. Water industry experience is not required; the client will consider strong automation and control engineers from other sectors.

The Role

You'll support the delivery of automation and control projects from detailed design through to site commissioning.

• Detailed Design: PLC control software writing to URS
• HMI / SCADA graphical interface creation
• Software Factory Acceptance Testing (bench FAT)
• Site telemetry preparation (Prism / ScopeX)
• On-Site Commissioning: Panel (MCC) Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT)
• Site PLC code installation, testing, and functional testing against URS
• Legacy PLC systems integration
• Site telemetry testing
• Inter-PLC communications installation and testing (fibre optic and radio Ethernet)
• Fibre optic ring (redundant) commissioning and fault finding
• Profibus DP network commissioning and diagnostics
• Updating and reporting to the Senior Automation Engineer on project activities

Technical Proficiencies

• Siemens TIA Portal: PLC / HMI programming
• Siemens Step7: PLC / HMI programming
• Mitsubishi GXIEC PLCs and E-Series HMIs
• Prism / ScopeX Telemetry
• High computer literacy (MS Office, Virtual Machines)

Qualifications

• Accredited and in-date CSCS card
• Clean driving licence and reliable car

Desirable

• Previous experience in water / wastewater treatment

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Strong communicator, able to work effectively within site delivery teams