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    Lead Controls Engineer - Nationwide, United Kingdom - Westlakes Recruit

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    Westlakes Recruit Nationwide, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Permanent, Contract, Full time
    Description

    Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for Lead Controls Engineers with experience working within either the power, pharmaceutical, water or nuclear sector to be engaged on a long-term contract or permanent basis in Warrington, Stafford, Derby, Glasgow or Edinburgh with hybrid/remote working.

    You will be working on complex control system projects on your own or leading a team of 3-5 engineers to meet an agreed programme of works.

    During the design and software development stages, you will work in our office or work from home (hybrid working) on the development of Functional Design Specification and PLC, HMI, SCADA software until the bench testing is completed.

    Integrated testing with the control panel will be in our manufacturing facility in Warrington where you will be engaging with both SI and LV engineering delivery teams and multiple client stakeholders to complete the FAT.

    Commissioning will be based on our client sites where the SAT will be completed.

    If you are acting as a lead on a team of engineers, you will manage the efficient workload and progress of your team members and will work closely with the Project Manager to meet contractual project milestones.

    You will review the design documents and test the software developed by your team members.
    Principal Accountabilities
    Interpreting User Requirement Specification packages and reverse engineering of exiting control system software

    Production of functional design specifications, configuration of PLC and SCADA packages, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning.
    Coordination and development of junior staff as required
    Lead Large SI Projects
    Monitor/plan projects to ensure completed to time and budget
    Act as Engineering Coordinator on projects when required, coordinating disciplines within overall Technology division.
    Ensure Engineering and Design activities meets all national and international standards, clients requirements and 'best' engineering practice
    Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
    Special Features

    Should have a minimum of 8 years systems engineering experience.
    Strong knowledge of safe working practices with regards to work on or near electrical equipment.
    High regard for health and safety.
    Must have good organisational skills.
    Needs to have good communication skills at all levels.
    Must be positive, approachable, willing and helpful.
    Must be a good team player.
    Skills & Knowledge

    PLC software development using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider.
    HMI software development using at least two manufacturers devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider.
    Experience with multiple communication protocols; EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS DP and PA, Modbus TCP/IP
    Experience working with SCADA systems
    Experience working with VSDs
    Knowledge and experience in virtual machines (VMWare)
    Good planning, organisational and time management skills.
    Excellent IT skills including the use of Microsoft Word & Excel
    Ability to act on own initiative.
    Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation.
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