Senior Controls Engineer

Baker Hughes; Polska; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Financial programs

Work-life balance

Job summary

Baker Hughes is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to join our offshore energy automation team. You will lead design, development and commissioning of advanced automation systems, integrating IT with plant controls while ensuring compliance with client requirements and industrial standards.

The role requires 7+ years in industrial automation, hands-on experience with PLC/SCADA/DCS platforms, and strong project management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Automation and Controls or Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years in industrial automation with 2+ years leading automation tasks.
• Experience with PLC, DCS, HMI, SCADA on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and commission offshore automation systems.
• Integrate IT with plant automation and define validation strategies.
• Identify risks and ensure project compliance and quality.
• Support interfaces with clients and vendors on technical requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to standardize processes.
• Assist project managers on scope and schedules.

Skills

Automation

Controls engineering

PLC/SCADA

Industrial networks

Validation

Project management

English fluency

SCADA

HMI

Education

Master's degree in Automation & Controls

Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Beckhoff

Siemens S7

Proficy Cimplicity

AVEVA InTouch

Ignition SCADA

VMware vSphere

Hyper-V

Job description

Are you interested in working in our Energy company?

Join our team!

Fuel your passion

Bringing the most cutting-edge physical and digital technologies together to create oilfield equipment is the beating heart of our work. Devising smarter systems that control and monitor oil and gas extraction. Our subsea and flexible pipe capabilities are industry-leading and commercially innovative.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation Engineer to become a part of multinational and high-performance engineering team delivering automation solutions for the Offshore energy sector.

This role will focus on both implementing automation solutions for energy sector and supporting development, client relationships and developing project execution strategies.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in process automation, computerized systems validation, and project management in energy sector.

As a Senior Controls Engineer in Automation and Software, you will be responsible for

• Participating in design, development and commissioning of automation systems for offshore deployment.
• Integrating IT and plant automation systems.
• Defining validation programs and strategies for automation systems.
• Identifying and managing technical risks across projects portfolio.
• Leading overall compliance and quality of projects.
• Supporting interfaces with Client / Vendor on project technical requirements
• Supporting unit software engineers on problems solving and on expanding technical competences
• Providing at-hoc support for fault detection and troubleshooting of control systems operating offshore.
• Co-operating with multidisciplinary engineering teams ( electronics, electrical engineering, hydraulic and systems engineering ) to ensure compliance of technical solutions with Client requirement and both company and industrial standards.
• Co-operating with principal and senior engineers on internal process and procedures standardization and optimization.
• Co-operating with Project Managers on project scopes and schedule.

To be successful in this role you will need

• Master’s degree in Automation and Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant
• 7+ years of hands on experience in industrial automation, experience shall include a minimum 2 years of leading automation tasks within the team.
• Proven, hands-on experience with multiple automation system platforms including PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA systems ( preferable solutions from Allen Bradley Control Logix, Beckhoff, Siemens S7, Proficy Cimplicity, AVEVA InTouch, Ignition SCADA)
• Proven experience with industrial networks and communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, CAN
• Proven experience with OPC technology and OPC servers in industrial systems.
• Proven experience with virtualization of PC-based control systems( VMWare vSphere, Microsoft HyperV technologies) is preferred
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and process and instrumentation drawings.
• Demonstrate effective organizational, time management and planning skills
• Demonstrate a focus on customer service and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 15%) including travelling offshore
• Fluent in English on both verbal and written communication, knowledge of Polish language is preferred

Nice to have:

• Good knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity aspects related to control and automation systems.
• Experience in leading and executing projects in international and multicultural environment.
• Strong problem-solving, project management and communication skills.

On successful recruitment you will be a part of a collaborative, high-performance multinational team working at the forefront of industrial automation in energy sector, with opportunities to contribute to projects and processes that enhance efficiency, compliance and innovation.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• One of our core values as a business is collaboration and, as such, whilst flexible work options are available, we believe there is a great benefit of having our teams co-located in one of our many offices.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.