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Siemens PLC Programmer / Automation & Controls Engineer

darlington, United Kingdom
Worldwide
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering (CertHE), Teesside University
darlington, United Kingdom
Worldwide
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering (CertHE), Teesside University

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About me

UK-based PLC Programmer and Controls Engineer specialising in Siemens TIA Portal. Available for remote or hybrid contracts across the UK and Europe through my limited company, with occasional site visits for commissioning and project support.

Alarm DevicesAutomotive ElectronicsBusiness Planning and Control SystemsControl PanelsControl SystemsElectronic Design AutomationElectromechanicsFacility OperationsSupervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)Integrated Electronic ControlsMachine ControlsMotion ControlsNational Electrical Safety CodeRapid Control PrototypingService Control ManagementSimatic S5 PLCSIMATIC WinCC (SCADA System)Systems ControlsElectronic Access ControlSistemas ElectrónicosSEE ElectricalTia PortalSiemens S7Control Systems Design
Siemens TIA Portal PLC Programming
Certified Siemens TIA Portal programmer with hands-on experience programming TIA Portal projects from a blank canvas, working from Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and User Requirement Specifications (URS), and delivering projects to defined coding and documentation standards.

Industrial Automation and Control Systems
Extensive background in industrial automation and control systems, covering PLCs, HMI, instrumentation, VSDs, motors, pumps and automated machinery, with experience working both on site and remotely across a range of industrial sectors.

PLC Fault Finding, Diagnostics, Commissioning and Optimisation
Proven capability in fault finding, diagnostics, commissioning and optimisation of PLC systems including Siemens and Omron platforms, both on site and remotely, across industrial and process control environments.

HMI, SCADA and Telemetry Interfaces
Development of HMI, SCADA and telemetry interfaces including alarm and I/O list creation, with experience communicating with SCADA and telemetry teams to deliver project requirements.

Instrumentation, Sensors, Valves and Process Control Equipment
Knowledge and practical experience with instrumentation including sensors, valves and process control equipment across industrial and process plant environments.

VSDs, Variable-Speed Drives, Motors and Pump Control
Hands-on experience with variable-speed drives, motors and pump control systems, including fault finding on control systems, valves and variable-speed drives.

Electrical Control Panels and Single- and Three-Phase Systems
Experience designing, testing and maintaining electrical control panels and single- and three-phase systems, including periodic testing and inspection to 2391-52 standards.

Omron PLCs and Industrial Automation Systems
Practical experience programming and fault finding Omron PLC systems as part of industrial automation projects, both on site and remotely.

Keyence and Microscan Machine Vision Systems
Installation and commissioning of Keyence and Microscan machine vision systems as part of bespoke automation control projects.

Electrical Safety: RAMS, Isolation Procedures and Permit to Work
Thorough understanding and application of electrical safety procedures including RAMS, isolation procedures and Permit to Work, with IOSH Managing Safely V5.0a certification.

High Voltage Authorised Person (SAP2) - 33kV
Qualified as a High Voltage Authorised Person (SAP2) up to 33kV, with experience in high-voltage circuit-breaker control connections to the grid.

18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations
Qualified to 18th Edition BS7671 Wiring Regulations (2nd Amendment), with experience issuing inspection and testing certificates for new electrical installations.

Experience

Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2021

Languages

EnglishNative speaker

Project history

Control Engineer

MJR Power and Automation
Programming Siemens TIA Portal v21 PLC software from a blank canvas. Working from customer Functional Design Specifications (FDS) to develop control solutions. Working to company coding and documentation standards. Developing control systems for sub-sea plough applications, understanding operational requirements and control expectations. Creating I/O and alarm lists for each project.

Contractor

YTL Construction (Wessex Water)
Programming PLC software to customer User Requirement Specifications (URS). Programming using Siemens TIA Portal v20 and working within Wessex Water coding standards. Delivering work to project deadlines and communicating with SCADA and telemetry teams. Responsible for development and correct operation of the waste process.

Project Engineer

ZIV Automation, Gateshead
Programmed company-designed PLCs for substation control rooms. Managed projects from initial order through to Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) across the UK, mainly Scotland. Resolved electrical and communications issues on site. Interpreted project specifications, drawings and commissioning documentation. Responsible for high-voltage circuit-breaker control connections to the grid.

Controls Engineer

Technowash, Northallerton
Designed automation projects from concept through to commissioning using Siemens TIA Portal. Fault found Omron and Siemens PLC systems both remotely and on site. Configured industrial washing machinery to meet client operational requirements.

Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineer

Statera Energy Operations Ltd, Hartlepool
Electrical fault finding on control systems, valves and variable-speed drives. Issued inspection and testing certificates for new electrical installations. Carried out periodic testing on single- and three-phase circuits across the power plant. Completed reactive and planned maintenance in accordance with Permit to Work and RAMS procedures.

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician

Decorative Panels Group, Thornaby-on-Tees
PLC and electrical fault finding, including single- and three-phase motor repairs. Diagnostics on pneumatic and electrical systems and automated saw/drill machinery. Completed daily planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance.

Controls Engineer

Cleveland Systems Engineering, Darlington
Commissioned and modified Siemens and Omron PLC-controlled machinery. Designed bespoke automation control projects to meet client requirements. Installed and commissioned Keyence and Microscan vision systems. Managed projects end-to-end while working to budget and schedule.

Maintenance & Electrician Roles

Various Employers
Electrical installation, maintenance and fault finding across domestic, commercial and industrial environments. Experience with TRUMPH Laser, Tiger Press, Euro Press and crimping machines. Single- and three-phase motor wiring plus hydraulic and pneumatic system maintenance.

Certificates

TIA Portal Programming Pro 1 Cert

SIEMENS

2015

TIA Portal Programming Pro 2 Cert

SIEMENS

2015

TIA Portal Programming Pro 3 Cert

SIEMENS

2015

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