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Senior Control Systems Engineer

AM Recruitment
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS1 2PP, England

Salary

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a key member of the EC&I Team focused on bringing new and repeat batch processes online efficiently.
  • Candidates should have extensive experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs, along with knowledge of COMAH regulations and safety standards.
  • The role requires troubleshooting control system issues, collaborating with teams, and ensuring compliance with various standards while managing cybersecurity measures.
  • The job offers a salary of $100,000 per year and requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.

As a key member of the EC&I Team, ensuring new and repeat batch processes are brought online on time and within budget. Provide technical support to the maintenance technicians. Support the Manufacturing facilities in production. Contribute and deliver capital projects. Ensure regulatory compliance.

Key Accountabilities

  1. Design, develop, and maintain control systems using Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
  2. Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
  3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process control and improve operational efficiency.
  4. Develop and implement control strategies for new and existing processes.
  5. Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and plant operators.
  6. Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies and risk assessments, including Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
  7. Maintain accurate documentation of control systems and modifications.
  8. Implement and manage OT cybersecurity measures to protect control systems from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 standards.
  9. Develop and maintain safety programming on PCS7, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 standards.
  10. Manage alarm systems in accordance with IEC 62682 standards to ensure effective alarm management and operator response.
  11. Write and contribute to the development of process control narratives, User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Functional Design Specifications (FDS) documents
  12. Lead and participate in commissioning activities, including system testing, validation, and start-up support

SHEQ Management

  1. Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and other relevant safety standards.

Team Building & Incentive

  1. Assist in the generation, data collection and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  2. Organize and deliver SHE related training modules for staff.

Communication

  1. Verbal and written communication within Engineering Team.
  2. Participate in interdepartmental communications.

Confidentiality

  1. Follow company policies and procedures to keep confidentiality on sensitive information.

Key Skills

Essential

  1. Extensive experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
  2. Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and safety standards.
  3. Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues.
  4. Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  5. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  6. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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