Controls Engineer

NRL; Stockton-on-Tees; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled controls engineer to enhance their data visualization platform and improve on-site control products. This role involves mentoring junior engineers, providing electrical support to existing assets, and ensuring operational efficiency across various projects. The company values flexibility and offers remote working options while requiring occasional site visits. Join a forward-thinking team committed to energy transition and make a significant impact in the power generation sector, all while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Group Life assurance

Group Income protection

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming and SCADA configuration is essential.
• Degree level engineering qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of data visualization platform and improve on-site controls.
• Coordinate junior engineers and ensure control systems are operational.

Skills

Self-motivated

PLC programming

SCADA configuration

IT and networking knowledge

Project management

HSE attitude

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification – Degree level

Tools

MQTT

AWS

Siemens S7 PLC’s

Job description

NRL are working with an engineering consultancy who specialise within the power generation sector.

Location: Remote working possible with regular visits to the Head Office (min 1 day per week) – Stockton-on-Tees

We are looking for an experienced controls engineer to lead the development of their data visualisation platform, improve CHiPCoB on-site controls product and to help bring our online power generation asset management products to the market. The role will also involve providing controls and electrical support to the existing operational assets and mentoring the younger engineers within our small team.

Job Scope:

Key areas of responsibility

• Configuring and development cloud based SCADA capability
• Develop and update PLC software for remote deployment
• Advise and lead on the improvement of IT infrastructure across the business and customer power generation sites
• Support the business on general electrical, control and communications issues

Day-to-day duties of the position

• Ensure all currently deployed control systems are working correctly and resolving any problems that arise
• Coordinate the development work carried out by junior controls engineers within the team
• Visit sites to resolve problems when required

Skills and Competencies Required for the Role

• Self-motivated and Independent worker
• PLC programming with knowledge of communications protocols
• SCADA configuration and set up
• Excellent IT and networking knowledge
• Dealing with a number of different projects simultaneously
• Good HSE attitude

Experience on the following is desired:

• MQTT
• AWS
• Siemens S7 PLC’s and programming environments
• Ability to analyse and modify software

Qualifications Required

• Relevant Engineering qualification – Degree level

Salary and Benefits

• £45-55k salary dependant on experience
• 25 days a year holiday
• Group Life assurance
• Group Income protection

Additional info:

• This job would require mobility to get to various project sites so a full UK driving license is required and preferably a car
• We are a flexible working organisation, which would allow mutual pragmatic approach to working patterns, but may also include occasional out of normal hours working.
• Remote working is possible but there is an expectation that the candidate will visit our main office in Teesside at least once per week.

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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