Lead Control Systems Engineer

Rullion Ltd; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced engineer to lead a team in delivering SCADA and RTU based systems. The role involves managing projects in the Transmission and Distribution sector, requiring 5+ years of SCADA configuration experience and team leadership abilities. Benefits include holidays, pension, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension

Life assurance policy

Private health care

Salary sacrifice programme

Mental health assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Green car scheme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in SCADA Configuration.
• Experience leading Internal and Customer Factory Acceptance Tests.
• Familiarity with QA procedures and project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver Substation Control Systems.
• Manage short turnaround small projects.
• Review technical work of team members.

Skills

SCADA Configuration

Function Design Specifications

Project Lifecycle Management

Team Leadership

Technical Review

Tools

COPA-DATA Zenon

Siemens PCS7 OS

Siemens WinCC

Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE

Codra Panorama

ArchestrA System Platform

Job description

Overview

We are looking for enthusiastic & experienced engineers to join my clients existing Energy team to perform all aspects of software design, development and implementation for SCADA and RTU based systems. The role will require the successful candidate to work with the project manager in leading a team to deliver mostly short turn around small projects. You will lead the team through all aspects of a project lifecycle for the delivery of Substation Control Systems in the Transmission and Distribution sector. Projects include upgrades of systems to latest versions, modification of systems for extensions and improvements. The candidate should have proven main-stream control automation experience as well as team leadership experience across several previous projects.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience / Advanced SCADA Configuration skills using at least one of the following applications:
  • COPA-DATA Zenon
  • Siemens PCS7 OS
  • Siemens WinCC
  • Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE
  • Codra Panorama
  • ArchestrA System Platform
• Experience of producing Function Design Specifications, System/Detailed Design Specifications and Test Specifications
• Experience of performing & leading Internal and Customer Factory Acceptance Tests
• Experience of technically leading a project or several small sub teams of a larger project as well as interacting and working across disciplines
• Experience reviewing the technical work of others
• Knowledge of project lifecycle working to QA procedures
• Willingness to travel and work away when required
• Full UK Driving licence

Personal Qualities

• Confident and capable and able to work under own initiative and within a team environment
• Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to both Lead and work as part of a team.
• Structured and analytical way of working.
• Be flexible in working methods to achieve best outcomes.

In return my client offers the following benefits

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension
• Life assurance policy
• Private health care
• Salary sacrifice programme
• Mental health assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company
• Professional memberships fees covered/study support

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.