PLC Programming Engineer

TieTalent; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy seeks a PLC Programming Engineer to join their Control & Instrumentation team at Drax Power Station. This permanent role involves delivering systems modifications and security improvements to enhance renewable energy production. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and project management skills, contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

15% performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum HND in relevant engineering fields.
• Previous PLC programming experience required.
• Project delivery skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver control system and PLC modifications.
• Implement latest security measures against cyber-attacks.
• Lead plant improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

HND in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Schneider PLCs

Job description

PLCProgramming Engineer
Drax PowerStation, Selby
Permanent,full time

Career level4

Closingdate: Friday 23rd May 2025

Who we are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. Wegenerate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertainworld. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the globalleader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and businesschampions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, andworking hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About therole

You’ll beworking in the Control & Instrumentation engineering team to safely delivercontrol system and PLC modifications and upgrades. This will include takingresponsibility for plant improvement projects, delivering high-quality,cost-effective solutions.

You’ll alsobe expected to maintain and improve the existing control systems and PLCs byimplementing the latest security measures against cyber-attack. The role will challenge your technicalability, problem solving and communication skills and will contribute to thedelivery of flexible, renewable energy at Drax Power Station.

This roleprovides an opportunity to develop into a subject matter expert for theimplementation of cyber-security improvements in-line with the latest NISregulation and IEC62443 recommendations.

Who we’relooking for

You’ll have aminimum of a HND in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical/ ElectronicEngineering or Software Engineering. This will be coupled with previous PLCprogramming experience in a technical role.

Experienceof configuring and programming Schneider PLCs is desirable, as well asknowledge of the NISregulation and IEC62443.

The role comeswith a lot of project delivery, so alongside the technical expertise, you’ll bean accomplished project manager and enjoy delivering critical projects andmanaging a dynamic workload.

Alongsidetechnical skills, you’ll demonstrate a keen willingness to learn. You’ll havegreat analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability tocommunicate across all levels. You’ll need to be a champion of safety andensure that all environmental and housekeeping duties are carried out to a highstandard.

Rewards andbenefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits tohelp you thrive and support your lifestyle:

- Competitive salary
- 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Single cover private medical insurance
- Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we allface. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your careerdrive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s rightfor the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future forgenerations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feelsvalued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, weactively work to better represent the communities we operate in, fosterinclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build thetrust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives andtalents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approachhere.

How to apply

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