Control Systems Engineer

We are the Design and Engineering partner for Sellafield under the PPP (Programme and Project Partners). This is a 20-year arrangement to deliver £7bn of major projects. We are looking to recruit high value expertise from across regulated and comparable sectors to work in a collaborative environment. PPP is delivering major projects, site wide improvements and provision of supporting services. We provide the front end design and engineering capability across the PPP portfolio. Being part of the PPP Team offers a unique opportunity to drive change and innovation in engineering, safety and delivery solutions in one of the most complex industrial sites in the UK if not the world. We are looking for people who are passionate about developing themselves and in meeting new challenges. To support the delivery of the SCP (Sixep Continuity Plant) Project, we are seeking an Control Systems Engineer to join the team in Hinton House, Birchwood, Warrington. Role Description:

• Development of PLC and/or SCADA system design and options from customer requirements
• Development of Simulation Software to facilitate testing of PLC/SCADA application
• Fully conversant with control system design lifecycle, with an appreciation of each stage
• Thorough appreciation for QA and governance of PLC/SCADA design delivery
• Development of high-level design documentation
• PLC programming, and software specification and test specification production
• System testing knowledge and understanding at facilitator level
• Appreciation of cyber security application
• Appreciation of Network Architecture and Configuration.
Typical Technologies:
• Rockwell
• Siemens
• Schneider
• Wonderware InTouch
• Factory Talk
  
  Demonstrable ability to perform at degree/HNC level.
• Work as part of a team.
• Able to travel where, and as required fully expensed.
• Able to gain a UK security clearance with the Right to Work in the UK.
Good to have but not essential Requirements:
• Knowledge of project lifecycle
• PLC system design, coding, testing, configuration control and commissioning
• SCADA system design, configuration, and commissioning
• Experience of working in the industrial regulated environment.
• Cyber security and networking experience
This role can be either fully office based or a blend of office and home working. There is a requirement to routinely interface with installation contractors, plant operators and maintainers at Sellafield site. Travel will therefore be necessary from time to time.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.