Senior Controls Engineer Siemens TIA Portal - Permanent - Near Warrington - £60-70k package + overtime for site work

Samuel Frank is recruiting for a Senior Controls Engineer with expert level Siemens knowledge to join a multi-site specialist Engineering firm with a base near Warrington. The successful Senior Controls Engineer will need to have recent/thorough knowledge of Siemens TIA Portal including WinCC.

Key aspects of the Senior Controls Engineer role include;

• Expert level Siemens TIA Portal/WinCC knowledge using STL
• Responsible for the system configuration, including PLC code and WinCC SCADA configurations to meet project requirements. Identifying any functionality changes to be made to core software or core PLC code
• Knowledge of Hot Standby PLCs and Type R PLCs
• Responsible for the production of project documentation including Functional Design Specifications, Project Specific Drawings, Design Risk Assessments, Test Procedures, Operator/Maintenance manuals and Training manuals
• Redundant server experience would be beneficial as would any knowledge of Siemens PCS7
• Experience with PLC communications including PROFIBUS, Industrial Ethernet, Profinet or ModBus.
• Knowledge of Siemens SCALENCE, MRP networks & Redundant Networks
• All applicants must be able to achieve basic level security clearance ie British passport and clear criminal record.
• £70k package could be made up of a flat salary of £70k or for example, a £64k salary + car or £64k salary + car allowance depending on what your preferred option is
• Flexible working arrangements available once the successful Senior Controls Engineer is up and running
• The Senior Controls Engineer role will involve occasional international travel and therefore applicants should not be subject to any travel restrictions.
• It s estimated the successful Senior Controls Engineer will be split between working in the office and on site to be 70/30 with 80% of all site work being based in the UK.

Essential experience/qualifications required for Senior Controls Engineer position;

• Qualified to least HNC level in a related subject area/course
• At least 8-10 years experience of Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems
• Experience of working with all aspects of the project lifecycle from specification (URS, FDS, SDS) through to commissioning and final project documentation
• Experience of working on site, commissioning PLC/PC systems including software, electrical systems and associated equipment

The client s premises are commutable from Liverpool, Manchester, Warrington, St Helens, Runcorn, Widnes, Stockport and the surrounding areas.

Please apply today for an immediate response.