Description
A client of mine, based in Birmingham, is urgently looking for a new Controls Engineer.
The design, implementation and commissioning of S7 based Control Systems and related software engineering activities for a variety of industrial control system applications predominantly in the Nuclear industry. The candidate should have proven experience in S7 Systems, ideally supported by Siemens certification/training.
Role Description:
- Development of control system design and options from customer requirements
- Provide design input to development of system wide generics
- S7 programming of control systems (within TIA Portal) from given designs
- Involvement throughout whole software/systems life cycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures)
- Working within project team to customer deadlines
- Installation and configuration/testing work at customer sites
Essential Requirements:
- In depth knowledge of S7 system design (TIA Portal & S7-1500 PLCs)
- Knowledge of Profibus DP/Profinet networks
- Engineering/Computer related or appropriate engineering qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
- Must have significant experience of working in the Nuclear Industry
- Must be SC cleared
- Minimum 5 years' experience to fulfil requirements of this post.
- Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team
- Willingness to travel and work away when required
- Driving licence
Desirable Skills:
- IEC61131 PLC Coding Standards.
- IEC61508 Safety Systems
- Integration of the Multi-PLC systems
- Commissioning experience with S7 systems
- Experience of working in the Power Generation Industry
Candidates should possess the following personal qualities:
- Confident and capable and able to work under own initiative
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
- Have good communication skills
- Be flexible in working methods
If you are interested in this position please send through your CV ASAP.
Thanks,
Gerry