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Senior Controls Engineer

Ref no. BHN573727
Salary £50 - £55/hour
Location Warrington, England
Start date ASAP
Job type Contract 6 months
Job status Open

Job summary

I am working with a long standing client, who are seeking to onboard 2 Senior Controls Engineers for a long term project, please call Brad Taylor on 07796008840.

Key skills required for this role

Controls Engineer, Functional Design, PLC, SCADA Systems, Project Lifecycle, Documentation

Important

Controls Engineer, Functional Design, PLC, SCADA Systems, Project Lifecycle, Documentation

Job description


Our client, a leader in the automation sector, serving the Oil & Gas industry, is currently seeking a Senior Controls Engineer for a contract role. This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise your expertise in electrical engineering, SCADA, PLCs, and instrumentation while contributing to cutting-edge projects.

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of five years' experience developing integrated control system solutions
  • Extensive experience throughout the full project lifecycle: from system specification to design, development, testing, and on-site commissioning
  • Proficiency in PLC and SCADA systems, Such as Siemens, Allen Bradley, Rockwell
  • Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions
  • Ability to develop and deliver detailed design documentation
  • A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a related discipline
  • Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Lead Engineer or Project Manager in developing project Gantt charts
  • Contributing to and updating task & procurement lists
  • Peer review of documents created by the project team or other teams
  • Attending contract meetings with the Lead Engineer or Project Manager as required
  • Conducting site surveys as necessary
  • Developing functional design specifications (FDS) and detailed design specifications (DDS)
  • Quantifying and building quotations for client-initiated design changes
  • Providing input into the design review process for subcontractor designs, panel designs, etc.
  • Developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, mimics, communication drivers
  • Creating site work documentation such as risk assessments, method statements, and site test documentation
  • Developing operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation
  • Undertaking full integrated system testing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), installation, and commissioning


If you are a seasoned Controls Engineer looking for an exciting, challenging contract role within the automation and Oil & Gas sector, this opportunity with our client is perfect for you. Apply now to join a dynamic and innovative team.

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