Senior Controls System Engineer

AM Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AM Global in Tees Valley seeks a Control Systems Engineer to design, develop and maintain Siemens PCS7/S7 PLC-based control systems essential for safe, efficient production.

You will troubleshoot issues to minimise downtime, support production, and collaborate across engineering and maintenance teams while delivering capital projects and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Control Systems or related field.
• Experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs is essential.
• Knowledge of COMAH regulations and IEC safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PCS7/S7-based control systems.
• Troubleshoot control system issues to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve process control.
• Lead commissioning activities, testing, validation and start-up support.

Skills

PCS7 & S7 PLCs

COMAH regulations

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Independent work

Education

Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Control Systems

Job description

Purpose

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. Contribute and deliver capital projects. Ensure regulatory compliance.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• 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.
• Reason: This better reflects collaborative working and development across the workforce rather than focusing solely on hierarchical job levels.
• 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.
• Develop and maintain safety programming on PCS7, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 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

SHEQ Management

• Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and other relevant safety standards.

Team Building & Incentive

• Assist in the generation, data collection and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Organize and deliver SHE related training modules for staff.

Communication

• Verbal and written communication within Engineering Team.
• Participate in interdepartmental communications.

Confidentiality

• Follow company policies and procedures to keep confidentiality on sensitive information.

Others

• Carry out other duties as directed by EC&I Engineering Leader

Key Interactions

Direction From

• EC&I Engineering Leader
• Head of Engineering and Maintenance

Peers

• Control Systems Engineer
• Instrument Engineer
• Senior Instrument Engineer
• Electrical Engineer

Skills & Qualifications

Education

Essential

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification and/or relevant industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.

Key Skills - 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