Senior Control Systems Engineer

Senior Control Systems Engineer

ORE Catapult - Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

Blyth, United Kingdom

We are looking for a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Control Systems Engineer to join our Research and Engineering team in Blyth. This role is central to ensuring the successful delivery of our mission of accelerating the growth of renewable energy.

Position

The Role:

• Review the status of the control systems both hardware and software based within the Blyth site and report annually on the status within each individual facility;
• Lead in producing and delivering a development and implementation plan that addresses the future business obsolesce issues and necessary upgrading of the OREC PLC/SCADA control systems within the facilities;
• To work with the engineering and test teams to produce control systems and displays that are intuitive to work, informative and provide ease of operation;
• Tailor systems to support both internal and external customer requirements when requested. Integration with DAQ systems to ensure data integrity, maintain test parameters and set alarms;
• Provide training, active support and documentation to allow key personnel to operate the installed systems with confidence;
• To work with the wider Research and Engineering team to mitigate risks in all actions and operations related to equipment and facilities.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Educated to at least degree level in a relevant engineering discipline;
• Chartered Engineer/equivalent or working towards professional status;
• Sound knowledge of electrical/mechanical generating plant and apparatus;
• Knowledge of and the application of good practice engineering design procedures and tools;
• Advanced knowledge of Functional Safety Systems and Risk Management frameworks, IEC 61508, 61511, 62061, etc.;
• Familiarity with advanced specialist engineering software in an inter-disciplinary project setting;
• Data analysis and instrumentation integration with control systems;
• Experience of Health & Safety, Environment & Quality within an ISO 45001, ISO14001, ISO9001, ISO17025 environment;
• Experience of design and development of PLC/SCADA control systems in accordance with current European Standards and best engineering practice.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive, positive, and flexible team player;
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail with an eye for data;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong ability to present to key stakeholders at a senior level;
• A commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.