Control Systems Software Engineer / Midlands / Hybrid

Endeavour Recruitment Solutions; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the engineering sector is looking for a Control Engineer to join a critical project in the Midlands. This hybrid role involves supporting operational plants through maintenance and modification of industrial control systems. Ideal candidates will have an HNC or higher in a related field, expert knowledge in PES technologies, and good communication skills. This is a great opportunity to advance your career in IT Industrial Computing and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform complex system modifications without supervision.
• Experience in delivering structured maintenance activities in operating plant environment.
• Demonstrable evidence of working in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support services as part of an Operational Technology Group.
• Perform temporary and permanent software modifications to PES.
• Mentor and tutor Control Systems trainees and apprentices.

Skills

Control Systems

Software Modification

Communication Skills

Education

HNC or higher qualification in an electrical, electronic or software related subject

Graduate (minimum 2:2) in relevant discipline

Tools

PLC

SCADA

SQL Server

Job description

Job Description

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. Control System opportunities to support a major site project, roles will cover plant support and software/hardware modification to a number of specific control systems within Retrievals.

The role will support operational plants across the entire site delivering maintenance, plant support and software modifications to industrial control systems, primarily Programable Electronic Systems (PES). This is an exciting opportunity to further a career in the IT Industrial Computing and Engineering disciplines or start one!

Role Purpose

To operate as part of an Operational Technology Group team to provide support services of a technical nature, with a level of professional input in the execution of these roles and activities.

Deliverables

• Ability to perform complex system modifications without supervision.
• Perform temporary and permanent software modifications to PES in line with QMS arrangements.
• Perform unscheduled (breakdown) maintenance recoveries to the SEP machine Control Systems as part of the local team.
• 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 the Operating Units.
• Provide specialist technical and engineering advice and support to plant maintenance teams, engineering teams, customers and stakeholders.

Knowledge & Experience

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

Essential Skills

• HNC or higher qualification in an electrical, electronic or software related subject and/or suitable experience.
• Expert knowledge of one or more of a variety of PES technologies including PLC, SCADA, DCS, MIS/HLS, SQL Server, Modicon M and Networks.
• Good communications skills with the ability to interact at all levels providing advice, guidance and training.

Desirable Skills

• Graduate (minimum 2:2) or equivalent in relevant discipline with typically more than 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of Site management arrangements and standards desirable (or equivalent) with evidence of application and adherence of the Discipline Maintenance Standards.

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