Safety Systems Engineer (Controls / Programming)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

£7K car allowance

OTE 65K

10% bonus

12% pension

TÜV training

Training and progression

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Safety Systems Engineer (Controls / Programming) in Warrington. The role offers a base salary of £44,000–£50,000 with OTE up to £65,000, a car allowance, a 7k annual vehicle allowance, a 10% bonus, a 12% pension, and hybrid working.

You will be involved in designing, configuring and commissioning SIS and DCS for global OEM projects. Training on TÜV accredited safety systems and progression opportunities are included, along with offshore work optional to

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and configuring Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Ability to programme PLCs or DCS and configure safety-related controllers.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure and commission Safety Instrumented Systems and Distributed Control Systems across industrial settings.
• Get trained on bespoke DCS software and support commissioning activities.
• Occasional offshore work to increase earnings; work away from home up to one week in four.
• Operate within a hybrid model with two days from home per week and standard 37.5 hour weeks.

Skills

PLC / DCS configuration

Programming knowledge

Safety Systems

Job description

Safety Systems Engineer (Controls / Programming)
£44,000 - £50,000 (Overtime OTE 65K) + TÜV Training + £7K Car Allowance + Hybrid + 10% Bonus + 12% Pension + Training + Progression
Warrington

Are you an aspiring Safety Systems Engineer with the ability to programme and configure PLC's or DCS looking to join an international OEM that can provide in-depth training on the worlds leading safety instrumented systems?

Do you want to represent this global business at client sites across the UK, being taught how to commission, programme and project manage complicated DCS and SIS?

In this role, you will support the design, configuration and commissioning of Safety Instrumented Systems and Distributed Control Systems across industrial, manufacturing, Oil & Gas and process environments. This will involve working from a Runcorn based office 2-3 days a week. The team work on a compressed fortnight, meaning you will have every other Friday off work.

This international OEM are world leaders in intrinsically safe and redundant Controls Systems. They are widely regarded worldwide for working on the most complex of projects, bringing to market fully integrated safety controllers, modular distributed control systems and unique instrumentation.

This role would suit a Safety Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer or similar with the ability to programme and configure PLC's or DCS looking to level up thier skillset within an international business with ample training and progression routes.

The Role:

• Designing, Configuring and Commissioning Safety Instrumented Systems and Distributed Control Systems
• Training on bespoke DCS software
• Optional offshore working to increase earnings further
• Working away from home as much as 1 week in 4
• Hybrid working, 2 days from home per week
• Compressed fortnight work pattern - every other Friday off work
• 37.5 hour week

The Person:

• Safety Systems Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or similar
• PLC or DCS configuration and programming knowledge
• UK Drivers License

Job Reference: BBBH 26339b
Keywords: SIS, Safety, Instrumented, System, IEC, 61508, 61511, Process, Control, TÜV, TUV, Systems, Configuration, Design, Commissioning, TUV, FS, Engineer, Engineering, Technical, DCS, Distributed, DeltaV, Hybrid, Warrington, Runcorn, Manchester, Liverpool

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.