Control Systems Engineer

The Role:

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control System Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing control and automation systems for a range of equipment in the Offshore Energy sector, ensuring that solutions meet clients needs efficiently and professionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing control system specifications, writing PLC code, and creating HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety of equipment.
• Providing technical support during the project construction phase, including commissioning and testing.
• Efficiently managing and prioritizing workload.
• Taking full ownership of assigned tasks through to successful delivery within specified timeframes and budgets.
• Delivering high-quality work aligned with our software quality control procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge of Control, Automation, and Safety Systems.
• Relevant qualification in Computer/Engineering (degree/HND) or equivalent industrial experience.
• Relevant experience in:
  • Designing control and automation systems.
  • Programming PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
  • Commissioning and testing industrial control systems.
  • Engaging in the full project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation, and documentation.
  • Working with clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas, and renewables markets.
• Recent experience in a similar role within a bespoke engineering environment.
• Willingness to work from our Newcastle City Centre office, Blyth production facility, and client sites or vessels globally.
• Experience working to ISO9001 or equivalent standards in a project-based organization.
• High proficiency with IT systems and tools.

Desirable Skills/Attributes:

• Experience with Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred).
• Familiarity with Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms.
• Competence in configuring and commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec, and ABB).
• Background in the Marine / Offshore / Subsea sectors.
• Knowledge of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849).