Control Systems (Field) Engineer

Huisman Equipment B.V.; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Multicultural environment

Growth opportunities

Open culture with short communication

Job summary

Huisman Equipment B.V. is seeking a Control Systems (Field) Engineer to install, service and optimise PLC and SCADA-based controls on equipment delivered worldwide.

You will work with a skilled back-office team and travel to client sites to ensure uptime and safety, while contributing to continuous improvement of standards and processes. The role requires a technical degree and hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA systems, along with a willingness to travel extensively and collaborate with

Qualifications

• MBO 4 / Bachelor / Master’s degree in a technical area (Complex Systems Engineering and Management; Systems & Control; Embedded Systems; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics)
• Broad technical interest in Control Technology (e.g., PLC programming)
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and networking OT
• Willing to travel and work abroad; 60% travel
• Knowledge in software writing gained by work experience
• The ability to adapt quickly to new requirements

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients in the field and ensuring optimal uptime of equipment
• Acting as Huisman representative, delivering top-notch service and technical support
• Implementing control system modifications to improve functionality and safety
• Servicing, testing and commissioning of Huisman Equipment control systems
• Providing feedback to the development team to improve quality and performance
• Collaborating with software specialists to operate and maintain Huisman’s systems
• Developing innovative solutions and optimisations for control systems

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA

Networking OT

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor/Master in technical field

Tools

PLC software tools

Job description

Vacancy: Control Systems (Field) Engineer who is ‘equipped for impact’

Do you want to be part of a globally operating team of innovators? Do you want to contribute to the energy transition? Do you have a passion for cutting‑edge technology and a strong background in PLC and SCADA systems? And do you have what it takes to make an impact? Then we might be looking for you. Find out more about our vacancy for Senior Control Systems Field Engineer.

About our organisation

We are Huisman. We develop step changing technical solutions and translate these into the design and construction of the largest construction equipment. For decades, we have been working all over the world for offshore wind, geothermal, oil & gas, leisure and civil industries.

With our passionate workforce and worldwide production, service & sales facilities we are equipped for impact in these times of transition.

“We love creating something that doesn’t exist yet. And if it does, I know we can make it even better.”

About the position of Control Systems (Field) Engineer

What to expect of the Senior Control Systems (Field) Engineer within Huisman?

As a Control Systems (Field) Engineer for Huisman Services, you will be responsible for installing control systems on equipment that Huisman supplies to our clients worldwide, and for maintenance and troubleshooting of these systems. Your expertise in PLC and SCADA will be crucial in ensuring that our customers’ systems run smoothly and efficiently. You will represent our company with the help of a team of experts in the back office to overcome any challenges.

Finally, you will work with our engineers to continuously improve and optimise our standards. One day you might be in the office, with a laptop in front of you, or in a meeting. The next day, you could be working overseas on a software installation/test, complete with complex drive systems, large robotics or a lifting system. The opportunities at Huisman are endless and our aim is to “Think big. Make big.”

We will work with you to map out your career path and find out where your natural abilities lie. Of course, we expect you to be able to meet strict project targets, and you need to be available for travel or weekend work. All these efforts should ultimately lead to the delivery of an excellent, high-quality product, put together as a team!

What do we expect of you?

As Control Systems (Field) Engineer for Huisman Services, you will work in an international team to ensure our clients are successful.

Responsibilities

• Assisting our clients in the field, ensuring optimal uptime of our equipment;
• Acting as Huisman representative, delivering top‑notch service and technical support;
• Implementation of control system modifications that improve functionality and/or safety of our equipment;
• Servicing, testing and commissioning of Huisman Equipment control systems;
• Providing feedback to the development team to improve the quality and performance of our products;
• Collaborating closely with a team of software specialists to operate and maintain Huisman’s systems;
• Working with our engineering experts to develop innovative solutions and optimisations for our control systems.

Qualifications

• Result and client oriented;
• A team player;
• Flexible;
• Willing to travel and work abroad; this position requires customer support on board ships. This means that 60% of the job involves travelling;
• Proactive and convincing;
• MBO 4 / Bachelor / Master’s degree, in a technical area (Complex Systems Engineering and Management; Systems & Control; Embedded Systems; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics);
• A broad technical interest in Control Technology (e.g., PLC programming);
• Knowledge in software writing gained by work experience;
• The ability to adapt quickly to new requirements;
• Experience with PLC, SCADA and networking OT.

Other practical requirements

• A practical disposition;
• A good command of the English language verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package tailored to your experience and education level;
• A multicultural work environment;
• Various growth and development opportunities;
• Open, informal, no-nonsense culture with short communication lines.

Location

Full‑time, Professional, Schiedam, NL