Graphics and Database Engineer

Vital Energi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Non-contributory death-in-service

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional holidays

Holiday purchase/sell

Onsite gym/wellbeing centre

Discounted gym membership

EV charging points

Job summary

Vital Energi seeks a Graphics and Database Engineer to support the design and maintenance of HMI graphics and the databases behind them. The role is hybrid, combining home, site and office work, with focus on SQL/MySQL database administration and data migration.

You will work with the ECS Software and Graphics team to develop front-end graphics, troubleshoot data communication, and support external clients with data requests. A DBS/CSCS card and strong IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 A Level’s grade C and above, preferably including maths, technology or electronics.
• 8 GCSE’s grade C and above.
• Demonstrable experience with database basics and data handling.
• CSCS/ECS Skills card will be required for site work as soon as feasible.
• Engagement with the professional development process and setting of goals for continuous learning.
• A high level of proficiency in information technology.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the ECS Software and Graphics Engineer to develop front-end and touchscreen graphics pages in Aveva and Programmable Controller software packages.
• Understand the fundamentals of, and apply fault-finding to, data communication.
• Fault-find and recreate lost/damaged CSV files and script new CSV files in support of data transmission.
• Support the wider company with data requests and provide support for modelling consultants and external clients.
• Develop an understanding of PLC alarm handling and communication of key data.
• Demonstrate safe working practices and adhere to RAMS and site procedures.
• Complete weekly timesheets, mileage and expense returns for cost allocation.
• Communicate effectively through written reports, Teams meetings and on-site meetings.
• Configure and implement Server Applications.
• Knowledge of SQL/MySQL Server administration in a DBA role.
• Knowledge of Windows Domains, DNS, VPN concepts.
• Experience in MySQL database administration and replication techniques.
• Experience with database migration projects and a strong understanding of data migration.

Job description

The Role

The role will include to assisting in the preparation and maintenance of graphics for Human-Machine Interfaces, as well as the databases behind the graphics and automated reporting. This is a hybrid role, with time spent working from home, on sites and in our offices. A thorough understanding of SQL databases is essential, ideally with experience of MySQL/ SQL databases in a database administrator role

The Graphics and Database Engineer will:

• Work alongside The ECS Software and Graphics Engineer and wider Team to develop front-end and touchscreen graphics pages in Aveva and Programmable Controller software packages.
• Understand the fundamentals of, and apply fault-finding to, data communication. Perform diagnosis between errors in reporting and errors arising from hardware.
• Fault-find and recreate lost/damaged CSV files and script new CSV files in support of data transmission.
• Support the wider company with data requests. Providing support for the modelling consultants and external clients.
• Develop an understanding of PLC alarm handling and communication of key data.
• Demonstrate safe working at all times and adhere to all RAMS and site working practices.
• Complete weekly timesheets, mileage & expense returns so costs are allocated to the correct contracts.
• Communicate effectively through written reporting, Teams meetings and on-site meetings with the team and wider company.
• configuring and implementing Server Applications.
• knowledge of SQL/ MySQL Server administration in a DBA role
• Knowledge of Windows Domains, DNS, VPN concepts
• Experience in MySQL database administration and replication techniques.
• Experience with database migration projects and a strong understanding of data migration

Skills and Education:

• 3 A Level’s grade C and above, preferably including maths, technology or electronics.
• 8 GCSE’s grade C and above.
• Demonstrable experience with database basics and data handling.
• CSCS/ECS Skills card will be required for site work as soon as feasible.
• Engagement with the professional development process and setting of goals for continuous learning.
• A high level of proficiency in information technology.

The Company

Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We are supporting Hospitals, Universities, New Build developments, Towns and Cities as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to decarbonise their buildings.

We have and continue to work on ground-breaking projects throughout the UK which are supporting the UK’s Net Zero targets, such as the recently announced £1 billion low-carbon infrastructure project for Westminster.

With plans to double our headcount over the coming years, supported by offices opening in new locations across the country and our strong investment pipeline, coupled with our expansion into new markets such as industrial power generation with our very own Energy-from-Waste facility, there is no better time to join the family here at Vital Energi.

The Package:

• Contributory Company Pension Scheme
• Non-contributory death-in-service insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service
• Option to purchase/sell additional holidays
• Onsite gym/wellbeing centre at our Blackburn Head Office
• Discounted gym membership across the UK
• EV charging points where possible

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital & civil partnership status, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender re assignment, pregnancy & Maternity related or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

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