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Senior Control Systems Engineer

Westlakes Recruit
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Whitehaven, Cumberland CA28, England

Salary

£55,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Westlakes Recruit is seeking Control Systems Engineers of all levels to work in Cumbria on various nuclear projects.
  • The role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements and involves designing, developing, and testing innovative solutions.
  • Candidates should have experience in control system project delivery, with a basic understanding of electrical system drawings and IT/OT technologies.
  • A degree in Electrical & Electronic, Electrical, or Software Engineering is required, along with eligibility for security clearance checks.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £40,000 to £60,000, depending on experience, with applicants expected to have relevant experience in the field.

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Control Systems Engineers of all levels to be based in Cumbria. The role offers flexible, hybrid working and the opportunity to work on a variety of fantastic nuclear projects in the UK.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, development, programming and testing of mission critical innovative solutions under the guidance of more experienced Engineers.
  • Work as a key team member resolving hardware and software challenges for assigned solution areas
  • Design and configuration of cyber-secure infrastructure and communications between solution components using industry standard protocols
  • Develop a thorough understanding of operational procedures and ensure compliance with both internal and external standards
  • Assembly supervision and electrical testing of solution hardware (including functional safety systems) under the guidance of experienced Engineers
  • Installation and commissioning of solutions on customer sites
  • Provide support and mentoring for more junior engineers


Knowledge

  • Experience of control system project delivery, demonstrable experience of design, implementation, test and commissioning roles within a project team
  • Basic understanding of electrical system drawings, including GA's, Wiring Schematics and Termination Diagrams.
  • Good fundamental electrical knowledge and ability to understand/interpret system drawings
  • Sound grasp of general IT/OT Technologies and development methodologies
  • Awareness/understanding of Quality Management System procedures
  • Knowledge of Windows Operating System configuration and lockdown.
  • Knowledge of network switch and firewall configuration and network management packages
  • Electrical & Electronic or Electrical or Software Engineering degree or similar qualification
  • Undertaken a structured project delivery lifecycle
  • Experience with software development and configuration tools, methods and processes
  • Experience with Siemens range of PLCs/HMIs / DCS / Drives


Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in generation of formal technical documentation for the full life cycle of projects
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to estimating time and costs for common tasks
  • Eligible for security clearance checks for access to client sites.
  • Excellent ability to capture information, analyse it, and articulate an appropriate solution.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interactive communication skills
  • Able to operate "self-sufficiently" on customer's premises, including production locations.
  • Can demonstrate the appropriate level of commercial awareness and diligence


Why We're Different:
Westlakes Recruit are a people solutions business that understands the complexities of nuclear and the importance of our clients' mission critical objectives.
Smarter, faster, more agile - we have a laser focus on nuclear, with deep sectoral knowledge. We develop nuclear talent pools before you know you need them!
We do Nuclear. We only do Nuclear. We do all of Nuclear.
Powering a Diverse Nuclear Future:
As an equal opportunities business, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.

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