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Controls & Automation Engineer

NuStaff Recruitment Limited
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan CF32 9RF, Wales

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves the development, commissioning, and support of automation and control systems, requiring a minimum of HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent experience in relevant disciplines.
  • Candidates must have proven ability in designing and commissioning control and electrical systems, with detailed experience in PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions from manufacturers like Allen Bradley and Siemens.
  • The role includes configuring Siemens WinCC SCADA systems, troubleshooting existing control systems, and providing technical support and training to clients and team members.
  • Applicants should be flexible and willing to travel, as the job involves regular site work and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and candidates should possess at least 3-5 years of relevant experience in the automation and control systems sector.

You'll be in involved in the development, commissioning and support of automation and control systems solutions as well as automation and control systems design, specification, programming, simulation, testing and start-up assistance.

Key Duties

  • Detailed design proposals that establish the scope of work required for new build and ICA refurbishment projects.
  • Design, develop, and program control systems using Siemens TIA Portal and AB Studio 5000 applications.
  • Configure and implement Siemens WinCC SCADA systems and HMIs for industrial automation.
  • Troubleshoot and optimise existing control systems for performance and reliability.
  • Generate Client documents including FDS, SDS.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and specifications.
  • Conduct system testing, validation, and commissioning at client sites.
  • Provide technical support and training to clients and team members.
  • Define the project Software Testing strategy and ensure appropriate time and resources are allocated.
  • Implementation of robust change control during the entire project lifecycle.
  • Develop and self-test control system software to achieve the required functionality in accordance with the FDS.
  • Provide specialist control system assistance to the Commissioning Teams within the workshop and on site in conjunction with the RSE PM
  • Carry out Site Acceptance Testing of the Control System against the SAT document.
  • Investigate and provide technical advice and support to the design, delivery, and senior management teams on automation related issues.
  • Manage the specification, development, installation, and validation of automation projects within budget and corporate guidelines.

What Do You Need?

  • HNC/HND Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with particular emphasis in electrical, mechanical, electronic, automation and/or chemical discipline
  • Have proven ability in the design and commissioning of control and electrical systems associated with process automation sector.
  • Detailed experience in the development of Control Systems solutions using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) and HMI/SCADA and Telemetry Systems in the process control environment using one or more of the following manufacturers: Allen Bradley/ Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi
  • Experienced working knowledge of Profibus, ProfNet, Ethernet. Modbus and DH+ systems
  • Experienced in integration and modification into existing systems PLC control systems in a 'live' environment.
  • Understanding of Robotics Programming(Kuka, ABB & Universal Robotics)
  • Have a strong working knowledge of process systems, P&ID control and loop tuning
  • Working knowledge and an understanding of electrical schematics.
  • Must be flexible and willing to travel, including regular site working.
  • Siemens/Rockwell Certification
  • Full UK Driving Licence

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.