System Engineer

Centrica plc; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrica plc in the UK is seeking an experienced Industrial Technology Systems Engineer to support Asset Industrial Technology across Centrica Gas Infrastructure, covering DCS, ESD, Fire and Gas, BMS, IMAC and PI. Location – Woodland House, Hull with hybrid working and occasional offshore/site travel, including overnight stays, to align with operational priorities.

You will administer Asset Industrial Technology systems, ensure software and hardware reliability, apply engineering standards, and

Qualifications

• Experience in Industrial Technology Systems Engineering within oil and gas or major accident hazard environments.
• Knowledge/experience with DeltaV DCS, ICSS and PAC8000 safety systems preferred.
• Know-how of Windows OS, networking, domains/workgroups and firewalls.
• Willingness to obtain TUv Functional Safety Certification.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships within Centrica and the wider Oil & Gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct Industrial systems support to Centrica Gas Infrastructure assets.
• Travel to onshore terminals and offshore assets; overnight stays as required.
• Administer Asset Industrial Technology systems; maintain hardware and software reliability.
• Apply standards to assets and projects; ensure safe and compliant solutions.
• Identify and implement optimum technical solutions for modifications/projects.
• Support HS&E improvements and manage operational risk.
• Contribute to risk management and root cause analysis.
• Participate in change management and software modification processes.

Skills

Industrial technology systems eng.

DCS/ safety systems knowledge

Windows OS & networking basics

Functional safety certification

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC in S/C/I Engineering or Computing & IT

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

ABB ICSS

GE PAC8000

Job description

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

Overview To assist System, Control and Instrument Technical Authority in managing Industrial Systems Engineering across Centrica Gas Infrastructure assets including maintenance and support for DCS, ESD, Fire and Gas, BMS, IMAC and PI. Supports the S, C and I Technical Authority in developing discipline specific activities, managing discipline and operational risks, specific project and technical specifications, developing and managing technical contracts and verifications / audit of technical framework of discipline Responsible person for management of software changes, cyber security threats, process control networks and windows-based workstations and servers. Location – Woodland House, Hull – flexible working with a mix of office and home working Travel – Occasional site visits to coordinate S, C and I activities

Key Accountabilities

The core requirement of the role is to provide direct Industrial systems support to Centrica Gas Infrastructure assets. This will involve regular travel to onshore terminal and offshore assets and will also require overnight stays on offshore assets. in line with operational priorities

Will act as administrator for Asset Industrial Technology systems

Will ensure both software and hardware of Asset Industrial Technology systems are maintained to ensure the required level of reliability and integrity is maintained

Ensure appropriate standards are maintained and applied to the operational assets as well as any projects to be enacted at the assets

Ensure the optimum technical solution for modifications / projects are selected, aligning with strategy and ensuring solutions are designed to appropriate standards that meet operational and business requirements

Support and participate in HS and E improvements initiatives to manage people, legislative and environmental risk.

Provide technical input into operational risk management.

Participate in root cause analysis to resolve safety and reliability issues.

Will actively participate in Centrica Management of change process.

Will actively participate in Centrica Software Modification process

Ensure enactment and compliance with Centrica S, C and I Engineering strategy and standards.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Experience of Industrial Technology Systems Engineering within the oil and gas or Major accident hazard environment Knowledge and experience working on the Emerson DeltaV DCS System, ABB ICSS and GE PAC8000 Safety System is preferred but is not essential. The successful candidate will be assisted, if required, with attaining the appropriate qualifications. Knowledge of windows Operating Systems, networking, domains/workgroups and firewalls Hold or willing to obtain TUV Functional Safety Certification Hold a minimum of HNC level qualification in S, C and I Engineering or Computing and IT A self starter, the job holder will operate with broad direction from the S, C and I Technical Authority Able to apply HSE principles across technical activities associated with offshore and onshore (COMAH) environments Job holder must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate their ability to foster wider relationships within Centrica and wider Oil and Gas industry

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too.

We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. When it comes to energy, no one does it like us. We make it, store it, move it, sell it and mend it. We’re made up of 12 different businesses, but united by our purpose as Centrica. We’re energisers. Our journey to a greener, fairer future is powered by individuals like you. Through innovative green products, intelligent energy solutions and developing smarter ways to use and save energy, we’re not just part of the energy transition, we’re leading it. Our commitment goes beyond sustainability. Together we’re bringing our collective energies to create positive change in our local communities. If you immerse yourself in our fight to change tomorrow, you might just find your why. We’re looking for people to add to our culture – not fit in with it. We're building a community where you can be unapologetically you, where differences are celebrated, and where everyone can belong. Real inclusivity also means supporting the different realities our people face. That’s why we have the UK’s best Carers Policy and are continually building our approach to flexibility and wellbeing. Of course, we love having fun too. We’re a people place after all.