Control Systems Engineer – Utilities – North Derbyshire

Samuel Frank Associates; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading systems integrator in Derbyshire is seeking a Control Systems Engineer. This role involves developing PLC and SCADA software from scratch, working closely with other talented engineers, and offers opportunities for training and career advancement. Ideal candidates should have strong programming skills and over five years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience programming in Allen Bradley, Schneider or Mitsubishi systems.
• UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Configure and develop PLC/SCADA software from scratch.
• Produce specifications and design documentation.
• Test and commission in operational environments.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA software development

Project lifecycle understanding

Documentation experience

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Permanent

Samuel Frank is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer, for a successful Derbyshire based systems integrator, with experience of writing PLC software from scratch. Control Systems Engineers with experience of Allen Bradley or Schneider or Mitsubishi systems and the associated SCADA packages will be considered favourably.

Key aspects of the Control Systems Engineer position include;

• Growing systems integrator with a full order book with opportunities for training and career progression
• Successful Control Systems Engineer will be joining a systems integrator with a very good reputation and will be working alongside other high calibre, well qualified Control Systems Engineers
• Configure and develop PLC / SCADA software from scratch – client based use a range of vendor systems including Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi and Schneider
• Understand and be able to deliver the project lifecycle from concept through to completion
• Produce specifications and design documentation
• Test and commission safely in operational end user environments
• 80/20 split of being office based and working on site for short periods (sites are typically regional but could be national)
• The company operates mainly in the process sector and has ongoing control system project work in the utilities, water treatment, food & drink, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors
• A Control Systems Engineer who has “been there and done it” i.e. someone who has a combination of strong programming skills and solid documentation experience, ideally Degree qualified with more than 5 years relevant experience will be well suited
• The company is keen to assist Control Systems Engineer s gaining Chartered status
• This role will suit a Control Systems Engineer who has had experience of working for a system integrator where full project life cycle involvement is an expectation
• The company provides the best available equipment as well as a very professional, modern working environment for the engineering teams to deliver from
• Control Systems Engineer will need a UK driving licence and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

The office location is commutable from the following places – Sheffield, Derby, Chesterfield, Nottingham, Worksop and Mansfield.

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