Controls Engineer

卵決敲; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company seeks a Controls Engineer to join their team in Aberdeen. You will design and maintain control systems for gas turbines, ensuring quality and efficiency in repair and calibration processes. With a focus on innovative solutions, this position offers competitive salary and excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

9-day fortnight for better work-life balance

33 days of annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Control Systems Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency in PLC programming and control systems.
• Experience designing for gas turbines and integration required.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC-based control systems.
• Conduct Safety Integrity Level assessments.
• Provide technical support to Field Service and Project Teams.

Skills

Allen Bradley RSLogix PLC programming

Vibration monitoring

Fuel control

Governance systems

Control systems design

CAD layout diagrams

HMI software (CitectScada, RSView, etc.)

Education

Qualification in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering

Job description

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Controls Engineer-Full Time-Netherley ,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Join the forefront of industry innovation as a Controls Engineer at Sulzer GT Aero Services, Aberdeen. At our advanced facility in Netherley, Aberdeen we lead the way in the repair and overhaul of aeroderivative gas turbines, industrial gas turbines, power turbines, and their accessories. With a strong commitment to engineering excellence and customer satisfaction, we offer an opportunity for you to thrive in a vibrant and forward-thinking environment.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining control systems for gas turbines and their associated equipment. Reporting to the Controls Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective repair, calibration, and overhaul of control solutions and field service activities. Your day-to-day will involve both hands-on technical work and collaboration with various teams across the business.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Design and build PLC-based control systems
• Create Functional Design Specification (FDS) documents
• Perform Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments
• Develop full working applications based on functional design specs
• Provide technical support to Field Service and Project Teams
• Lead technical visits to customer sites to support contracted work
• Conduct site surveys and offer troubleshooting assistance
• Assist the sales and project teams in preparing technical quotations
• Prepare detailed control systems documentation
• Work on a variety of projects both on-site and offshore

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A recognised qualification in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering is preferred; however, candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley RSLogix PLC programming (Ladder, Function Block, Sequential Flow Diagrams)
• Knowledge of vibration monitoring, fuel control, and governing systems
• Familiarity with CitectScada, RSView, Wonderware, and FactoryTalk HMI software
• Experience designing control systems for gas turbines and integrating them with existing plant equipment
• Ability to produce layout diagrams using CAD (desirable)
• Flexible approach to working additional hours and away from home when required

What We Offer You:

• Enjoy a better work-life balance with a 9-day fortnight, offering a three-day weekend every other week
• Competitive salary with company-wide bonus opportunities
• 33 days of annual leave
• Private medical insurance and on-site parking
• Access to a range of discounts on everyday shopping and entertainment
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support services
• Continuous learning and development opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways and on-the-job training

Why Sulzer? This is your chance to join a world-leading organisation at the cutting edge of industry innovation, where your skills and expertise will be valued, and your career development is a priority. With significant investment in our Aberdeen site and a dedicated, professional team, we offer an environment where your contributions make a real impact.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at .Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

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