Senior Control Systems Engineer

Wolviston Management Services Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services Limited is recruiting a Senior Control Systems Engineer to support EC&I teams in delivering capital projects and maintaining robust control systems in production environments.

Based at Stockton-on-Tees, the role focuses on Siemens PCS7/S7 PLC platforms, OT cybersecurity per IEC 62443, and adherence to COMAH safety standards, with strong emphasis on collaboration and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and safety standards.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues.
• Experience in participating in HAZOP studies and OCR risk assessments.
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity per IEC 62443 standards.
• Experience in alarm management per IEC 62682.

Responsibilities

• Contribute and deliver capital projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Design, develop, and maintain control systems using Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process control and improve efficiency.
• Develop and implement control strategies for new and existing processes.
• Provide technical support to maintenance technicians and plant operators.
• Lead commissioning activities, including system testing, validation, and startup support.

Skills

Siemens PCS7

Siemens S7 PLCs

COMAH regulations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree/HNC/HND/apprenticeship

Job description

Senior Control Systems Engineer

Location: Stockton-on-Tees, Co Durham

Contract Type: Permanent / Full Time

Closing Date: Nov 11th, 2026

Ref: 1736592

As a key member of the EC&I Team, ensuring new and repeat batch processes are brought online on time and within budget. Provide technical support to the maintenance technicians. Support the Manufacturing facilities in production.

Key Requirements

• Contribute and deliver capital projects. Ensure regulatory compliance.
• Design, develop, and maintain control systems using Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process control and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement control strategies for new and existing processes.
• Provide technical support, coaching and knowledge sharing to engineers, technicians and plant operators.
• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies and risk assessments, including Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Maintain accurate documentation of control systems and modifications.
• Implement and manage OT cybersecurity measures to protect control systems from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 standards.
• Manage alarm systems in accordance with IEC 62682 standards to ensure effective alarm management and operator response.
• Write and contribute to the development of process control narratives, User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Functional Design Specifications (FDS) documents
• Lead and participate in commissioning activities, including system testing, validation, and start-up support

Essential

• Extensive experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and safety standards.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification and/or relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.