Principal Controls EngineerWarrington - Flexible working Permanent position £60,000 to £70,000Immediate stat Available The following experience is essential: Detailed experience of the full project life cycle from system specification through design, development, testing and on-site commissioning is essentialHands on experience of PLC and SCADA systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, AVEVA etc)A good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.A Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Control Systems or relevant disciplineChartered Engineer status or working towards professional registrationThe Role:A Senior Systems Engineer is required to be a committed and enthusiastic member of the team, taking full responsibility for successful technical delivery of a complete project solution to the agreed scope in accordance with company procedures whilst meeting budgetary and time-scale targets.Must be proactive and able to allocate tasks among team members and supervise, assist and monitor task progress and advise the project manager on progress, risks and issues.The Senior Engineer should work co-operatively with the Project Manager and engineering team to ensure smooth project progress in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle.Main Functions:The Principal Contols Engineer is normally expected to undertake the following: Involvement in sales to projects hand-over processInvolvement in 1st Engineering reviewAssist PM in development of QA planAssist PM in development of project Gantt chartAssist PM in development of initial task & procurement listOngoing development & updating of detailed task & procurement listsPeer review documents created by the project team or other teamsAttend contract meetings with the project manager as requiredUndertake site surveys as requiredUndertake outline design, upfront design studies and requirement definition for clientsDevelop FDSDevelop DDSDevelop test specification & design testing methodologyDevelop project modules. (Modules as identified in the design - PLC code modules, SCADA scripts, Mimics, comms drivers, etc.)Develop site work documentation with team input as necessary (Risk assessment, method statement, site test documentation)Develop O & M documentationUndertake full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT and installationUndertake observations, variation and reworksUndertake packing and shipping of the systemUndertake site installationUndertake site retestingProvide warranty support as necessaryFor more information please contact Kieran Duggan at Matchtech Recruitment on or apply now to submit your CV
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Matchtech
Posted 11 days ago, valid for 18 days
Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6ZN, England
£60,000 - £72,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Principal Controls Engineer position in Warrington offers a flexible working environment and a permanent role with a salary range of £60,000 to £70,000.
- Candidates must have detailed experience of the full project life cycle, including system specification, design, development, testing, and on-site commissioning.
- Hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems, as well as a degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a relevant discipline, is essential.
- The role requires proactive leadership skills, with the ability to allocate tasks and monitor progress while collaborating with the project manager and engineering team.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards professional registration, along with several years of relevant experience, is also required.
