Royal IHC
Control Systems Engineer
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The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control Systems Team. The successful candidate will design control & automation systems for a range of Royal IHC products in the Offshore Energy sector; ensuring solutions clients’ needs are met in a professional & timely manner. You will be responsible for:
- Writing specifications
- Developing PLC code & HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety of Royal IHC equipment
- Providing technical support during the construction phase of projects; including involvement in the commissioning & testing of equipment
- Efficient management & prioritisation of workload
- Taking ownership of the tasks assigned through to successful delivery within the specified time & budget
- Delivering a high standard of work in line with our software quality control procedures
Job requirements
- Excellent technical knowledge of Control, Automation and Safety Systems
- Appropriate Computer/Engineering related qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
- Relevant experience in:
- Design of control & automation systems
- Programming of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems
- Commissioning & Testing of industrial control systems
- Involvement throughout the whole project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and documentation
- Working for clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas and renewables market
- Recent experience of a similar role in a bespoke engineering environment
- Role requires a mixture of working from Royal IHC Ltd Grey Street office, Port of Blyth production facility and other client sites / vessels around the world
- Experience of working to ISO9001 or equivalent in a project based organisation
- A high level of competence with IT systems and tools
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Desirable Skills / Attributes
- Experience of Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred)
- Experience of Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms
- Experience of configuring & commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec & ABB)
- Previous experience within the Marine / Offshore / Subsea environment
- Knowledge & experience of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849)
Benefits we can offer you
- Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme.
- Pension: 7% employer plus 5% employee contribution
- Salary Exchange scheme
- Death in service: 4 x annual salary
- Health Cover: Individual cover provided with BUPA (family members can be added at a subsidised cost)
- Cycle Scheme: Cycle to work package available up to £2500
- Holiday: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days
Royal IHC is a leading supplier of maritime technology and expert craftsmanship. Driven by innovation, our dedicated experts provide a competitive edge to our worldwide customers in the dredging, offshore, mining and defence industries. However, Royal IHC is much more than vessels, equipment and services. We deliver reliable, integrated solutions that improve operational efficiency and create a platform for a more sustainable performance. As we navigate new waters, our aim remains unchanged: to discover the smartest and safest way forward for both our customers and our people. Together, we create the maritime future. In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio.
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