Offshore Control Systems Engineer - PLC & Remote Support

MacGregor; Kristiansand; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MacGregor in Kristiansand, Norway is seeking a Technical Support Control System specialist to handle offshore requests with a focus on control systems, PLC programming, and E&I drawings.

You will coordinate with regional customers, sales, operations, and service project teams, provide remote troubleshooting, document updates, and support training; the role sits in the Global Services Division, Americas & North Sea region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in science or engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of proven track record in relevant service business and products
• Hands-on technical proficiency with Step 7, TIA Portal, Aveva Wonderware, Beijer, E3, and AutoCAD.
• Strong technical knowledge of control systems, PLC programming, and E&I drawings
• Experience with remote troubleshooting and technical documentation support.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Handle internal and external technical requests arising in offshore operations worldwide, focusing on control systems and PLC programming
• Provide remote troubleshooting and technical support for customers and Offshore Service teams, including 24/7 OnWatch coverage
• Support service projects with engineering, PLC programming, E&I design, control system upgrades, and finding technical solutions
• Update ERP, drawing, and document systems according to company standards, and record corrective actions for lessons learned
• Collaborate with regional customers, sales, operations, and service project teams, and coordinate with New Building for feedback and handover
• Create training documentation and participate in training as required

Skills

Control systems

PLC programming

Remote troubleshooting

English fluency

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in science or engineering

Tools

Step 7

TIA Portal

Aveva Wonderware

Beijer

E3

AutoCAD

Job description

MacGregor in Kristiansand, Norway is seeking a Technical Support Control System specialist to handle offshore requests with a focus on control systems, PLC programming, and E&I drawings.

You will coordinate with regional customers, sales, operations, and service project teams, provide remote troubleshooting, document updates, and support training; the role sits in the Global Services Division, Americas & North Sea region.