Bilfinger UK
Senior Systems Engineer - Automation
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Senior Systems Engineer - Automation
Bilfinger UK: Senior Systems Engineer
Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables, and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.
We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.
This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Senior Systems Engineer to support the delivery of critical systems within a nuclear infrastructure project. This role centres on the design, implementation, and support of Rockwell ControlLogix PLC’s. This position requires strong expertise in PLC development with the ability to produce and manage extensive engineering documentation in a highly regulated environment.
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Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for technical delivery of the PLC Systems.
- Design, develop, and implement solutions using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
- Integrate control systems with third-party equipment using standard industrial protocols.
- Support system architecture design, including redundancy, resilience, and cybersecurity considerations.
- Produce clear technical documentation, including design specifications, test procedures, and operating and maintenance documentation. Taking ownership of existing documentation and providing updates as and when required.
- Deploy and test the PLC system as part of ongoing system development.
- Conduct system integration, Factory, and Customer Acceptance Testing (FAT, CAT).
- Support project lifecycle management activities as required.
- Collaborate effectively with and support the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineering Team with the planning and execution of activities to ensure they meet the time and quality required with clear reporting on progress and blockers.
- Provide health and safety leadership by example.
Essential Requirements
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Minimum of 5+ years experience in industrial automation and control systems, including:
- Rockwell ControlLogix
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer
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- Proven experience of design, implementation, and testing of PLC solutions within industrial environments.
- Strong background in PLC system design and implementation.
- Proven experience producing and managing large-scale engineering documentation.
- Understanding of software/system lifecycle processes (design, development, testing, deployment).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Prior experience working in nuclear, defence, or other highly regulated industries.
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
- A degree or HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant engineering experience equivalent to these.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to handle complex systems and large volumes of documentation.
- Proactive, methodical, and solutions-oriented mindset.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Effective team collaborator with the ability to work independently.
Contact Information If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.
Email: leo.taylor@bilfinger.com
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