Software Commissioning Test Lead

Our client, a leading company in the Controls and Automation sector, is currently seeking a Software Commissioning Test Lead on a contract basis. As a Software Commissioning Test Lead, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safe, compliant, and accurate testing of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
Skills & Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems
• A good appreciation of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions
• Experience in testing and on-site commissioning
• Excellent H&S awareness - SSSTS or SMSTS preferred
• CSCS card or equivalent - essential

Role & Responsibilities:

• Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved
• Review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity
• Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity
• Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work, and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings
• Seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aid's
• Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage
• In the event of uncertainty, the TTL is to halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved why, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support
• In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment, the TTL is to control the situation and make it safe to prevent further injury, damage, or loss. The TTL must then preserve the scene for investigation and withdraw all personnel
• Ensure the final state of plant configuration (post-commissioning) is as expected in the commissioning document or agreed with the commissioning manager

Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:

• Plant Historians
• Network design and configuration
• Cyber Security
• Functional Safety
• Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc)

If you have experience in Software Commissioning and are looking for a challenging opportunity, then apply now to join our client's dynamic team!