Senior Control System Engineer

RSE; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading salary

Company car allowance

Private healthcare

31 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Professional fees paid

Employee discount platform

Job summary

RSE is looking for a Senior Control System Engineer based in Bellshill to deliver innovative solutions for the Water industry. This role involves extensive development, commissioning, and support of automation and control systems.

The ideal candidate will have a HNC/HND in Engineering, 8–10 years of relevant experience, and detailed knowledge of PLC systems and process control. Benefits include an industry-leading salary and comprehensive health and development packages.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years experience in process automation design and commissioning.
• Detailed experience in PLC and HMI systems.
• Strong knowledge of Profibus and Ethernet systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct intrusive surveys on control systems.
• Prepare design proposals for new build and refurbishment projects.
• Implement a testing strategy for project software.

Skills

Control system design

Automation programming

Electrical schemes knowledge

PLC systems (Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi)

Process control environment

Loop tuning

Education

HNC/HND Degree in Engineering

Tools

HMI/SCADA

Telemetry systems

Job description

Role Overview

RSE is recruiting Senior Control System Engineers across our business to join us in delivering solutions to the Water industry, based out of our Bellshill office. The role involves the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems solutions as well as automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and start-up assistance.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the appropriate planning and carrying out of intrusive surveys on live control systems. Identify and manage the risks associated with these surveys.
• Prepare detailed design proposals that establish the scope of work required for new build and ICA refurbishment projects.
• Define the control system hardware and software requirements.
• Assist electrical engineers with the development of robust Control Systems Architectures utilizing appropriate technology in accordance with client, WIMES and industrial standards.
• Provide specialist ICA assistance to the engineer during the development of the Control Philosophy.
• Define the project software testing strategy and ensure appropriate time and resources are allocated.
• Identify the programme requirements to deliver Control System elements to achieve project milestone dates.
• Develop detailed Functional Design Specifications and associated schedules from the agreed Control Philosophy in accordance with the company’s quality procedures.
• Implement robust change control throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and self-test control system software to achieve the required functionality in accordance with the FDS.
• Develop the Factory Acceptance Test Documentation.
• Fully document, resolve and re-test any defects identified during testing.
• Provide specialist control system assistance to the commissioning teams within the workshop and on site in conjunction with the RSE PM.
• Carry out Site Acceptance Testing of the Control System against the SAT document.
• Investigate and provide technical advice and support to the design, delivery and senior management teams on automation related issues.
• Manage the specification, development, installation and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• HNC/HND Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical discipline.
• Minimum 8–10 years proven ability in the design and commissioning of control and electrical systems associated with process automation, preferably in the hydro power and water sector.
• Detailed experience in the development of control systems solutions using PLCs and HMI/SCADA and telemetry systems in the process control environment using one or more of the following manufacturers: Allen Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi.
• Experienced working knowledge of Profibus, ProfNet, Ethernet, Modbus and DH+ systems.
• Experience in integration and modification of PLC control systems into existing systems in a live environment.
• Strong working knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning.
• Working knowledge and an understanding of electrical schematics.
• Must be flexible and willing to travel, including regular site working.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading salary based on your experience.
• Company car allowance.
• A flexible career development path, with no restrictions on where your career can go.
• Private healthcare (personal).
• Holiday allowance of 31 days per year, rising to 33 days per year after 2 years’ service.
• Holiday buy/sell scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted national gym membership.
• Professional fees paid.
• Employee discount platform.
• EV/Hybrid car lease scheme.
• Access to our network of health professionals including mental health champions and occupational health nurse.