Controls Engineer - JP3624 in Leeds

Energy Jobline ZR; Leeds; Sur place; GBP 83 000 - 124 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to lead the commissioning, testing and integration of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System project. You will configure PLC/RTU and SCADA, troubleshoot control architectures and support handover to the client.

You will collaborate with commissioning, electrical, protection and OEM teams, perform FAT/SAT, I/O checks and ensure safe operation of EMS/PMS, BMS, PCS, inverters and HV/LV equipment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable commissioning experience in industrial or energy environments.
• Experience with BESS control systems and related interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of PLC/RTU, SCADA, EMS/PMS, BMS and PCS concepts.
• Ability to collaborate with OEMs, protection and commissioning teams.

Responsabilités

• Lead controls commissioning activities from pre-commissioning to energisation and handover.
• Commission and troubleshoot PLC/RTU, SCADA, EMS/PMS and plant control systems.
• Configure control logic, interlocks, alarms and trips.
• Verify communications between BESS components and systems.
• Carry out I/O checks, loop checks and point-to-point testing.
• Support FAT/SAT and review test documentation.
• Test BESS operating modes and emergency shutdown functions.
• Review narratives and design specs; assist with system handover.

Connaissances

PLC/RTU commissioning

SCADA integration

BESS controls

Troubleshooting control systems

Interfacing with OEM teams

Formation

Degree/HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or Automation

Outils

Modbus TCP/IP

IEC 61850

IEC 104

OPC UA/DA

HMI/SCADA configuration

Description du poste

Job Description: Controls Engineer – BESS Commissioning

Job Title: Controls Engineer – BESS Commissioning

Project: Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Contract: Contract / Freelance

Location: Site-based, UK

Start: ASAP / Immediate

Duration: TBC, with potential extension

Working Pattern: Site-based, with commissioning and testing periods potentially requiring extended hours

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Controls Engineer to support the commissioning, testing and integration of a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning and troubleshooting the control systems associated with the BESS, including PLC/RTU systems, SCADA, EMS/PMS, BMS interfaces, PCS/inverters and plant-level controls. The role will involve working closely with the commissioning, electrical, SCADA, protection and OEM teams to ensure the complete BESS control architecture is correctly configured, integrated, tested and handed over to the client.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support controls commissioning activities for the BESS project from pre-commissioning through to energisation, functional testing and handover.
• Commission and troubleshoot PLC, RTU, SCADA, EMS/PMS and plant control systems.
• Configure and test control logic, sequences, interlocks, permissives, alarms and trips.
• Verify communications and data exchange between: BESS PLC/RTU SCADA Energy Management System (EMS) Power Management System (PMS) Battery Management System (BMS) Power Conversion System (PCS) Inverters HV/LV equipment Protection and metering systems.
• Carry out I/O checks, loop checks and point-to-point testing.
• Support FAT/SAT activities and review test documentation.
• Perform functional testing of BESS operating modes, including charging, discharging, standby, grid support and emergency shutdown functions.
• Test and validate remote/local control functionality.
• Support testing of active power, reactive power, voltage and frequency control functions.
• Verify grid-code related control functions, where applicable.
• Investigate and resolve PLC, RTU, SCADA and communications faults during commissioning.
• Test and validate alarms, events, status indications and control commands within the SCADA system.
• Support Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 61850, IEC (phone number removed)-104, OPC UA/DA or other industrial communications as required by the project.
• Review PLC/RTU logic, control narratives, functional design specifications and cause-and-effect documentation.
• Assist with integration between the BESS and DNO/TSO/utility control systems.
• Support testing of emergency stop, safety interlocks and shutdown sequences.
• Work with OEMs and subcontractors to diagnose and resolve commissioning issues.
• Record test results, punch-list items, defects and corrective actions.
• Produce and review commissioning documentation, test sheets and handover documentation.
• Support final performance testing and successful handover to operations.

Technical Experience Required

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial controls commissioning, preferably within the energy, power , renewable energy or BESS sectors.

Experience with some or all of the following is desirable: BESS control systems PLCs and RTUs SCADA systems EMS / PMS BMS and PCS interfaces Battery energy storage systems Power conversion systems / inverters HV/LV electrical systems Industrial communications Modbus TCP/IP IEC 61850 IEC (phone number removed)-104 OPC UA / OPC DA Ethernet/IP Profinet TCP/IP networking Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) PLC programming and fault finding HMI/SCADA configuration Alarm and event management Control panels and instrumentation Electrical protection interfaces Metering systems Grid connection/control systems Commissioning Experience

Candidate Experience

Candidates should have demonstrable experience with: Pre-commissioning inspections I/O and point-to-point testing Loop checks Cold commissioning Hot commissioning Energisation support Functional testing SAT Integrated systems testing Troubleshooting Control system modifications Site acceptance testing Performance testing Defect/punch-list management System handover BESS-Specific Testing Particular emphasis will be placed on experience testing the interaction between the various BESS control layers. The engineer may be required to verify: BMS → PCS → PLC/RTU → EMS/PMS → SCADA → Grid/DNO including: State of Charge (SoC) State of Health (SoH) Charge/discharge commands Active power setpoints Reactive power setpoints Voltage control Frequency control Ramp rates Import/export limits Battery limits PCS operating modes Grid connection status Fault conditions Emergency shutdown Interlocks and permissives Alarm and trip functionality Remote control commands Communications failure behaviour Loss-of-grid conditions.

Qualifications & Certifications

Degree/HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Automation or a related discipline. Demonstrable commissioning experience within an industrial or energy environment. Strong understanding of electrical and control systems. Relevant electrical/control systems safety qualifications. CSCS/ECS or equivalent site certification desirable. 18th Edition desirable depending on project requirements. Experience working under RAMS, permit-to-work and site commissioning procedures.

Desirable Sector Experience

Experience on projects involving: Battery Energy Storage Systems Solar PV Wind Substations Grid connections Power HV infrastructure Renewable energy Data centres Industrial automation Power plants Utilitiesersg

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of , , , , , marital status, , gender reassignment or background; all decisions are based on merit.