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ECS Commissioning Engineer

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?

Our ECS Team are responsible for the design, commissioning and future support for controls projects where the company will have a long-term presence. The ECS is a combination of industrial PLCs with a graphics and reporting package to form a comprehensive SCADA solution, in place of a conventional BMS. We work with a strong emphasis on the ongoing efficiency and resilience of systems in the district heating, solar and healthcare sectors.

The Role

We’re looking for a ECS Commissioning Engineer to join the team (Flexible with location).

The successful candidate will assist in the provision of on-site commissioning of the Energy Control Systems project works, working as part of the ECS Team. The role will build on existing PLC or BMS knowledge. Ongoing development around the SCADA platform will be an underlying element of the role.

Who are Vital Energi?

Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build Developments, Towns & Cities, as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of their buildings.

Vital Energi’s Vision is ‘to protect our planet for future ’. We are doing this by enabling the UK’s Net Zero targets.

The ECS Engineer will:

• Work alongside the rest of the team and independently to commission and set to run PLC control systems across various sites in construction and renovation environments.
• Develop their proficiency in PLC ladder-logic software testing and revision using Allen Bradley ControlLogix and Schneider Modicon controllers.
• Excel at fault-finding and correction in new and pre-existing installations using manufacturers datasheets and electrical panel drawings.
• Integrate various plant equipment using hard-wired signals and communication protocols, primarily Modbus.
• Establish network communications (including Fibre Optic) between all PLC controllers and to SCADA Supervisor PC.
• Communicate effectively, through written reporting, Teams meetings and on-site meetings with the team and wider company.
• Demonstrate safe working at all times, developing and adhering to all RAMS and site working practices.
• Complete weekly timesheets, mileage & expense returns so costs are allocated to the correct contracts.
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping, personal appearance and timekeeping.
• Carry out other duties consistent with the nature, responsibilities and seniority of the post.

The Person

Skills and Education:

• 3 A Level’s grade C and above, preferably including maths, technology or electronics.
• 8 GCSE’s grade C and above.
• Demonstrable experience in PLC or BMS install and/or programming.
• Relevant health and safety training will be given, experience in a comparable environment would be an advantage.
• ECS Skills card is essential, if moving from a related discipline this will be required as soon as feasible.
• Engagement with the professional development process and setting of challenging goals for continuous learning.
• A sound understanding of electrical principles and/or electronics.
• A high level of proficiency in information technology.
• Basic skills in using hand-tools in a workshop or site environment.

Attributes:

• Willingness to work away from home up to five days a week.
• Enthusiasm for problem solving.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Positive and pro-active in approaching problems as a team.
• Attention to detail with high standards of performance.
• Maintenance of harmonious working relationships with colleagues.
• Demonstrates flexibility on tasks.
• Apply feedback received in a positive manner to improve performance.
• A full UK driving licence.

Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.