Control Systems Software Engineer / Midlands / Hybrid

Endeavour Recruitment Solutions; Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Control Engineer for a hybrid role in the Midlands, UK. You will be responsible for providing technical support, performing system modifications, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Control Systems and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and a long-term contract of 12-24 months.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of PES technologies including PLC and SCADA.
• Experience in an operating plant environment delivering maintenance activities.
• Ability to mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of an Operational Technology Group team.
• Perform complex system modifications without supervision.
• Provide specialist technical support to engineering teams.

Skills

Control Systems

Instrumentation

PLC

SCADA

DCS

SQL Server

Good communication skills

Education

HNC or higher qualification in electrical/electronic/software

Tools

Modicon M

PES technologies

Job description

Overview

• Country: United Kingdom
• Location: Midlands
• Sector: Software Developer
• Salary: GBP £55 per hour
• Job Type: Contract

Our client provides critical resources to the nation’s utilities.

They have a long-term ongoing contract role for a Control Engineer to join the team in the Midlands on a Hybrid role. The location is between Manchester and Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Operate as part of an Operational Technology Group team to provide support services of a technical nature, with professional input in the execution of these roles and activities.
• Perform complex system modifications without supervision, including preparation of requirements specifications, validation tests, impact analysis, technical reviews, and support to PMP production.
• Perform temporary and permanent software modifications to PES in line with QMS arrangements.
• Carry out unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance recoveries to the SEP machine Control Systems as part of the local team for significant safety, quality, environmental, or technically challenging systems, without supervision.
• Assist the Team Manager in the preparation of support activities.
• Perform the PES Manager role for complex PES with key functionality or several less complex systems in accordance with PES management arrangements.
• Mentor and tutor Control Systems trainees, apprentices, less experienced engineers and individuals from Operating Units such as craft and system operators.
• Provide specialist technical and engineering advice and support to plant maintenance teams, engineering teams (system, equipment & stream engineers), customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate understanding of different PES technology interactions and the interface to plant and process.

Knowledge & Experience

• Control Systems, instrumentation, CE&I or software background.
• Experience working in an operating plant environment delivering structured maintenance activities, control systems, and system improvements.
• Desirable evidence of previous plant process knowledge and experience and ability to work in teams.

Essential Skills

• HNC or higher qualification in an electrical, electronic or software related subject and/or suitable experience.
• Expert knowledge of PES technologies including PLC, SCADA, DCS, MIS/HLS, SQL Server, Modicon M and Networks.
• Understanding and application of the PES modification lifecycle (temporary and permanent software modifications).
• Good communication skills for interaction at all levels with local team and Plant facing support and operations teams.

Desirable Skills

• Graduate (minimum 2:2) or equivalent with typically more than 2 years’ experience; or part professional qualification with typically 5–10 years relevant experience.
• Potential accreditation to a professional body (e.g., Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer) or working toward this accreditation.
• Knowledge of Site management arrangements and standards with evidence of application of Discipline Maintenance Standards, Human performance 5 core tools and similar QMS processes.
• Ability to develop knowledge of new and upgraded site systems in compliance with ES_1_2479_1 - Issue 1 - Programmable Electronic System based Instrumentation and Control.

Competencies

• Behavioural: Commitment to Nuclear Safety and Security – Level 3; Problem Solving – Level 3; Leading by Example – Level 3.
• Technical: Planning and Controlling Work – Level 2; Delivering Engineering Solutions – Level 3; Information Technology Technical Expertise – Level 3.

Interview requirements

Face-to-face or Microsoft Teams

Duration / Start

Medium / Long Term (minimum 12-24 months)

Role Commencement asap

For further details, please don’t hesitate to apply.