Bilfinger
Senior Systems Engineer - Automation (Contract)
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Senior Systems Engineer - Automation (Contract)
Bilfinger UK
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 and specialise in asset management services throughout all lifecycle phases, including consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.
Our commitment is delivered by an experienced workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 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 focuses on:
- The design
- The implementation, and
- The support of Rockwell ControlLogix PLCs.
This position requires:
- Strong expertise in PLC development
- The ability to produce and manage extensive engineering documentation in a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for technical delivery of PLC systems.
- Design, develop, and implement solutions using Studio 5000 Logix Designer.
- Integrate control systems with third-party equipment using standard industrial protocols.
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Support system architecture design including:
- Redundancy,
- Resilience, and
- Cybersecurity considerations.
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Produce clear technical documentation, such as:
- Design specifications,
- Test procedures,
- Operating and maintenance documentation.
- Take ownership of existing documentation and update as needed.
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Deploy and test the PLC system as part of ongoing system development.
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Conduct:
- System integration,
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and
- Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT).
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Support project lifecycle management as required.
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Collaborate with:
- Project Manager,
- Lead Engineer, and
- Engineering Team,
for:
- Planning activities,
- Execution,
- Progress reporting, Ensuring:
- Quality compliance,
- Alignment with timelines, while addressing blockers.
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Provide health and safety leadership by example.
Essential Requirements
Minimum of 5+ years' experience in industrial automation and control systems, including:
- Rockwell ControlLogix experience.
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer expertise.
- Proven experience in:
- Design,
- Implementation, and
- Testing of PLC solutions in industrial environments.
- Strong background in:
- PLC system design,
- PLC system implementation.
- Proven experience in:
- Producing,
- Managing large-scale engineering documentation.
- Understanding of software/system lifecycle processes (design, development, testing, deployment).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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Desirable Skills & Experience
- Prior experience working in:
- Nuclear,
- Defence, or
- Other highly regulated industries.
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
- A degree, HND/HNC in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent relevant engineering experience.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to handle:
- Complex systems,
- Large volumes of documentation.
- Proactive, methodical, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong:
- Organisational and
- Time management skills.
- Effective team collaborator with ability to:
- Work independently.
Contact Info For further discussion, please reach out:
Email: leo.taylor@bilfinger.com Phone: 01224 246246
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