Controls Engineer

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1 year ago
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One of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with a century's worth of industry experience are currently on the lookout for an experienced Controls Engineer to join their team, working on a variety of automation projects for our blue chip clients in industries such as Water, Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical and Food and Beverage.

Control Systems Engineer

To £50K + Benefits (Depending on experience)

Opportunity to work on major UK Control & Automation projects  

Grangemouth

Ref: 23696

Controls Engineer - The Role:

Work on control system projects either independently or as part of a team
Handle the entire lifecycle of the project, from design documentation to commissioning and handover
Develop Functional Design Specification and PLC, HMI, SCADA software
Coordinate with SI and LV engineering delivery teams and client stakeholders
Act as a lead on small projects, working closely with the Project Manager to meet project milestones
Controls Engineer - The Person:

Have a minimum of 3 years systems engineering experience
Have strong knowledge of safe working practices with regards to work on or near electrical equipment
Have good organisational and communication skills
Be positive, approachable, willing, helpful and a good team player
Have experience in PLC and HMI software development using devices from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi or Schneider
Hold a full UK driving licence

Working for a company who are more than just a leading engineering firm. They’re at the forefront of the energy transition in the UK, supporting blue chip clients across various industries. they have a culture that promotes personal development and ensures employee safety. Join and be part of a team that's driving value-added engineering

If you’re an experienced Controls Engineer looking for a new challenge and you've held roles such as Systems Engineer, Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, PLC Engineer or SCADA Engineer, you could be the perfect fit for our Controls Engineer position.

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