Senior Control Systems Engineer

Associated British Ports; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in port operations, Associated British Ports is looking for a Senior Controls System Engineer to lead their port technology team. You'll manage a skilled group focused on optimizing control systems and ensuring asset operations for multiple ports in the Humber region. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute significantly to UK trade while embracing a culture of diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Support for training and personal development

Private healthcare and dental

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

In-house training academy for skill development

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering in electrical/electronic engineering required.
• Excellent fault finding and problem diagnosis skills essential.
• Passion for technological development in control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of control and electronics engineers.
• Manage the delivery of control and electronic security projects.
• Ensure business operations in compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem diagnosis

Technological development

Computer literacy

Knowledge of safety practices

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Control Systems

PLCs

SCADA

Variable Speed Drives

CCTV

Remote communication systems

Job description

We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.

It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.

We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.

Do you want to be part of leading the operational technology future for the UK's largest port? We are looking for an enthusiastic engineer to lead our port technology team. This exciting opportunity fits someone who can drive forward a team of engineers to ensure both existing and future asset operation is optimised through the use of effective operational technology. Our Humber region covers four ports in Immingham, Grimsby, Goole and Hull. This includes a vast array of radar systems in the Humber River, multiple access points around security controlled areas, and controls based systems to assist with the running of our operational equipment in order to Keep Britain Trading.

We're currently looking to recruit a Senior Controls System Engineer to join the Humber team and lead with the planning and delivery of all operational technology systems within the Humber, including PLC’s and computer technology. The role will be responsible for managing a team of six covering assets across the port estate, including control systems, PLCs, radar systems, CCTV, Control systems and Radio systems. The role will be based from Immingham, but you will need to split time between the other ports in the region on a weekly basis.

Why should you work for ABP?

• Have the chance to make a difference in a business critical to UK trade.
• Work within an exciting, innovative, growing business.
• You can thrive in an inclusive environment where every individual can be themselves and feel respected
• Receive competitive salary and benefits package
• Get support for training, personal development and further education
• Benefit from support and engagement through dedicated management and leadership
  
  

Accountabilities

• Responsible for leading and developing a team of highly skilled control and electronics engineers to ensure the sustained business operations and drive key business development opportunities.
• Asset ownership of the Humber’s control systems, electronics and Physical security. Responsible for producing asset investment plans based on asset condition and criticality.
• Lead on delivery of Control/Electronic/Physical Security projects within the Project Department; from project scope, tendering, sub-contract management, delivery and commissioning of schemes.
• Identify and prepare cost estimates for both present and future capital expenditure and maintenance works relating to departments of responsibilities
• Develop and assist the maintenance teams with ongoing system familiarisation training.
• Formulate fault finding systems in order to assist the maintenance department in break down situations.
• Keep in regular contact with operations staff to ensure all equipment is available when required ensuring any necessary repair works are undertaken as quickly as possible in a cost effective and safe manner.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with all relevant Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work modifying as required due to changes in working methods and or the introduction of new regulations.
• Provide Out-of-Hours support to Operations and Engineering teams when required in line with Call-out Rotas.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in electrical/electronic engineering.
• Excellent fault finding and problem diagnosis skills.
• Working knowledge of Control Systems, PLCs, SCADA, Variable Speed Drives desirable.
• Working knowledge of UHF/VHF radio communications, RADAR, and UAIS systems desirable.
• Working knowledge of digital communications and networking protocols.
• Working knowledge of CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Fire Detection systems.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft applications, some programming experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.
• A key passion for driving technological development of plant operations using control system engineering.
• Full driving license essential.
  
  

We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension from day one (Starting at 3% employee contribution with 5% company match), private healthcare and dental, access to our Employee Assistance Program, 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays – plus the option to purchase additional days), wide range of discounts and cash back with high street and online retailers. We offer an inclusive work environment with an in-house training academy which offers ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Additional Information

When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.

Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.

As part of our recruitment process, all successful candidates will be subject to pre-employment screening to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Please note your consent will be required and further information on this check can be found using the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels