Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Job Title: Senior Controls Systems Engineer

Job ID: 36821
Location: Seal Sands, Middlesbrough
Salary:  £60,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week – flexible working hours core hours Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:00pm
Contract/Permanent: Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote: Site and Office based
Start Date: ASAP

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension is Salary sacrifice 6% and we match up to another 3%
• Incentive bonus at 2% per quarter
• Onsite Parking

Overview

As a key member of the EC&I Team, ensuring new and repeat batch processes are brought online on time and within budget. Provide technical support to the maintenance technicians. Support the Manufacturing facilities in production. Contribute and deliver capital projects. Ensure regulatory compliance.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems using Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize process control and improve operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement control strategies for new and existing processes.
• Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and plant operators.
• Participate in HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) studies and risk assessments, including Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Maintain accurate documentation of control systems and modifications.
• Implement and manage OT cybersecurity measures to protect control systems from cyber threats, ensuring compliance with IEC 62443 standards.
• Develop and maintain safety programming on PCS7, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 standards.
• Manage alarm systems in accordance with IEC 62682 standards to ensure effective alarm management and operator response.
• Write and contribute to the development of process control narratives, User Requirement Specifications (URS), and Functional Design Specifications (FDS) documents
• Lead and participate in commissioning activities, including system testing, validation, and start-up support

 Secondary Responsibilities:

SHEQ: Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and other relevant safety standards.

Team Building & Incentive:

• Assist in the generation, data collection and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Organize and deliver SHE related training modules for staff.

Communication:

• Verbal and written communication within Engineering Team.
• Participate in interdepartmental communications.

Confidentiality: Follow company policies and procedures to keep confidentiality on sensitive information.

Others: Carry out other duties as directed by EC&I Engineering Leader

Key Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and safety standards.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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