Control Systems Engineer - Energy

Placements24; Queenstown; Ibrido; NZD 120.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Collaborative virtual team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 invites a Control Systems Engineer to join a leading energy sector client in a fully remote role supporting projects in the Queenstown region. You will design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for power generation facilities and grid operations, leveraging PLC, DCS, and SCADA to improve reliability and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical or Control Engineering, has at least seven years of experience, and is proficient with Siemens and

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell), DCS, and HMI development.
• Strong understanding of power systems, generators, and grid operations.
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems in the energy sector.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and test control system logic for power plants and grid infrastructure using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain control algorithms, ensuring optimal performance and stability of energy systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and field technicians to integrate control systems with power equipment.
• Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for control system issues.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures for industrial control systems in the energy sector.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including control narratives, P&IDs, and user manuals.

Conoscenze

PLC programming

DCS systems

SCADA systems

HMI development

Industrial cybersecurity

Problem solving

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's/related in Control Engineering

Strumenti

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

SCADA software

HMI software

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the Energy sector, is actively seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer for a fully remote position, supporting projects in the Queenstown area. This role is essential for the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for power generation facilities and grid operations. You will leverage your expertise to enhance operational efficiency, safety, and reliability, contributing to the stability of the power supply. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to critical energy infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test control system logic for power plants and grid infrastructure using PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems.
• Develop and maintain control algorithms, ensuring optimal performance and stability of energy systems.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and field technicians to integrate control systems with power equipment.
• Perform system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for control system issues.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures for industrial control systems in the energy sector.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation, including control narratives, P&IDs, and user manuals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing and implementing industrial control systems.
• Proficiency with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell), DCS systems, and HMI development.
• Strong understanding of power systems, generators, and grid operations.
• Experience with cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems in the energy sector.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, crucial for a remote engineering role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work benefits.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in automation and control .
• A collaborative virtual team environment focused on innovation and operational excellence.