PLC Software Engineer

Matchtech; Tadley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a PLC Software Engineer to support automation and commissioning projects. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Siemens PLC, SCADA systems, and strong health and safety awareness. Responsibilities include supervising commissioning activities and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. Join the innovative team in the energy sector for a dynamic contract role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• Excellent health and safety awareness - SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
• CSCS card or equivalent - essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing.
• Review commissioning documentation and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with other parties during commissioning procedures.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Siemens PLC

Experience in testing and onsite commissioning

Excellent health and safety awareness

Tools

SCADA systems

Control panels knowledge

Job description

Overview

Our client, an industry leader in the energy sector, is currently seeking a PLC Software Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role involves working closely with a dynamic team to ensure the successful completion of automation and commissioning projects. Software Commissioning Test Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved.
• Review commissioning documentation and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
• Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity.
• Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and coordinate with other working parties, including attending site planning meetings.
• Seek approval, apply, record, monitor and remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aids.
• Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
• In the event of uncertainty, halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support.
• In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment, control the situation and make it safe to prevent further injury, damage or loss. Preserve the scene for investigation and withdraw all personnel.
• Ensure the final state of plant configuration (post commissioning) is as expected in the commissioning document or agreed with the commissioning manager.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
• A good appreciation of control panels, electrical installation and instrumentation solutions.
• Experience in testing and onsite commissioning is essential.
• Excellent health and safety awareness - SSSTS or SMSTS preferred.
• CSCS card or equivalent - essential.

Desirable Experience

• Plant Historians.
• Network design and configuration.
• Cyber Security.
• Functional Safety.
• Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc).

If you are a skilled PLC Software Engineer with a strong background in automation, SCADA, and HMI, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's innovative and forward-thinking team in the energy sector.