** Controls Engineer - Process **

Northeast Lincolnshire

12-24 months full time contract

Inside IR35 (PAYE / Umbrella)

Rate: £40.00 - £50.00p/h - DOE

DeltaV / Process Control / Chemical plant / manufacturing / SCADA HMI

I am recruiting for a global leading process manufacturing organisation, who are an established supplier of fundamental products and materials to wider global markets. Due to continued growth, they are looking to align global processes and control systems.

They require an experienced Controls Engineer with Process manufacturing experience, on an interim basis for an initial 12 month contract (likely 2 years+), to oversee the continued maintenance and upgrade of existing control systems and processes.

For this position of Process Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the following duties:

Maintain the upkeep of the process control systems and applications
Ensuring everything is backed Up
Support Process Improvement and Process Engineering teams in the development and programming of control sequences
Utilizing standards developed for programming of DCS, ESD and SCADA HMI packages
Examine and translate users' requirements and/or equipment-related process control queries into appropriate solutions
Develop/update standards for any new/modified control system architecture
Ensure change management practices are followed when altering the control system
Provide input on new technologies considered and stay abreast of technology development and its application, i.e. Advanced Process Control.
Develop recommendations for the improvement of infrastructure
Assist with operational implementation of the process control and infrastructure modifications and upgrades
Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications

The successful Process Controls Engineer will need to have the following attributes:

HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical/Controls (EC&I) or similar
Demonstrate relevant experience in Process Control and Safety Shutdown hardware, software and configuration
Emerson DeltaV experience essential
ABB System6 experience would be an advantage
Experience within a continuous manufacturing process environment (ideally a top-tier COMAH site) preferred
Demonstrated ability to understand fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving techniques using Process Control systems and Data Historian.
Experience in communication systems such as OPC, Modbus, ethernet networking would be advantageous

The benefits of this position:

Working for a world class global leading organisation
Ability to work on tasks and complete jobs autonomously
Long term contract position
Highly competitive rates on PAYE or UMBRELLA. (NOT Limited co. suitable)

I am looking to speak to experienced Controls Engineers who are looking for a highly challenging and rewarding position in a world class manufacturing environment. For more information please contact Luke Corr, Recruitment Manager at ATA Recruitment.

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