Lead Controls SI Engineer

Westlakes Recruit; Grangemouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Lead Controls SI Engineer to work on exciting control system projects in Grangemouth. In this role, you will manage a team while developing PLC and SCADA systems and ensuring successful on-site commissioning. Ideal candidates possess extensive skills in PLC/HMI development and have a strong understanding of system safety. This position offers a hybrid work environment with an emphasis on nuclear sector expertise.

Qualifications

• Versatile systems engineer with experience in PLC programming and complex integrations.
• Skilled in using at least two PLC & HMI platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, etc.).
• Familiar with various communication protocols relevant to control systems.
• Hands-on experience working with SCADA systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead control system projects, managing team workload.
• Transform user requirements into functional control systems.
• Configure PLC and SCADA, write HMI logic for system functionality.
• Conduct bench testing and support on-site system commissioning.

Skills

PLC software development

HMI software development

Site-wide integrations

Communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET)

SCADA systems

Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)

Electrical safety

Health and safety standards

Job description

Overview

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Lead Controls SI Engineer to be engaged on a permanent basis. The role will be located in Grangemouth, Derby, Warrington and Stafford.

Responsibilities

• What will you be doing? You'll be working on complex control system projects. Acting as Lead Engineer, you'll be managing the workload and progress of your team, working closely with the Project Manager to meet project milestones.
• You\'ll turn user requirements and existing software into powerful, streamlined control systems - giving old tech new life.
• From PLC and SCADA configuration to writing HMI logic, you\'ll create the systems that make everything work smoothly and safely.
• Spending your time between the office and home, bench testing your software. When it\'s time to go live, you\'ll be there - working side by side with clients to fine-tune systems during on-site commissioning and ensure everything\'s running smoothly during SAT.

Qualifications

• You\'re a versatile systems engineer with a breath of experience. From your first PLC program to complex, site-wide integrations.
• Skilled in PLC & HMI software development using at least two platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Schneider)
• Familiar with communication protocols: EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP/PA, and Modbus TCP/IP
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems
• Experienced in working with Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices
• When it comes to health and safety, you lead by example. High standards aren\'t just the rule-they\'re part of your ethos.

Why We\'re Different

Why We\'re Different: Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients\' mission critical objectives.

Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge.

We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them! We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future

Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future: As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities