Control Systems Engineer
Generation (Permanent) Ref: G-2011-07
To express an interest in this position, e-mail recruitment@capula.co.uk with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.
Summary of Role:
This role is to join our established team working predominantly for a major power station client, both on new system development and also supporting modifications to our large installed base of Capula systems. The successful candidate will be required to design and implement PLC based automation systems for various boiler control and materials handling applications, along with related software engineering activities. There may be some periods of working on the client’s site surveying existing equipment, and installing and commissioning systems but will be mainly based at our Stone office.
Essential Requirements:
- Computer related or appropriate engineering qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
- Miniimum of 3 years experience of Schneider Quantum PLC’s and Unity programming software (ideally in a dual redundant configuration)
- Minimum 5 years system engineering experience to fulfil requirements of this post, ideally with knowledge of power station process plant
- Involvement throughout whole software/systems lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and configuration, and documentation (working throughout to full QA procedures)
- Good client facing skills, must be able to work as part of combined client/contractor team
- Willingness to travel and work at customer sites when required
- Driving licence
Desirable Skills:
- VB, VBA, C++
- SQL database
- Supervision / Mentoring skills
- Any Citect Scada configuration knowledge advantageous
- Low voltage electrical skills to aid test/commissioning
Candidates should possess the following personal qualities:
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
- Have good communication skills
- Be flexible in their methods of working
To express an interest in this position, e-mail recruitment@capula.co.uk with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.