Overview

We\'ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We\'re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business. For our team in Warrington, working within the Control Systems Framework, we are seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• To design, develop, implement and test HMI/SCADA control systems, producing high-quality and comprehensive engineering design documentation such as:
• Requirements capture and traceability documentation (URS/RTM)
• System / Functional Design Specifications (SDD/FDS)
• Detailed Software System Specifications (SSS)
• Test Specifications (Module/Integration/System/Hardware)
• Operation & Maintenance Manuals (O&M)
• System Rebuild Documentation
• I/O, Alarm & Message Schedules
• Support with project LifeTime Records / Material Traceability Records
• In addition to the above, the role shall support the Lead Engineer and Project Manager in maintaining the planned delivery schedule, reporting technical issues, changes in scope and variations to the programmed activities where necessary.
• Designing and implementing HMI and/or SCADA applications (such as Rockwell FactoryTalk), producing standardised modules/objects, control faceplates and display screens in accordance with the design documentation and engineering standards.
• Work closely with PLC and database engineers to develop the control system architecture, producing Network Architecture Diagrams and interfacing documentation, to support the visualisation of plant via an integrated Cyber Secure SCADA system.
• Undertake in-house acceptance testing in a formal, controlled manner of the integrated control system, ensuring change control management is maintained and recorded. Site acceptance testing (commissioning) may also be required.
• Support the generation of installation and commissioning documentation, operator and maintainer training and technical site support post-delivery.
• A technical understanding of engineering design drawings, mainly in relation to control system cubicles, enclosures, and interface panels, to assist in ascertaining constraints and design impacts from site visits, working in collaboration with the engineering teams and stakeholders to produce designs and SCADA software to a high-quality level.

What You\'ll Need

• A Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or related field, or demonstrable evidence of experience with a high emphasis on EC&I engineering using SCADA systems.
• Significant experience in the design and implementation of SCADA control systems.
• Excellent understanding of SCADA programming, object-oriented scripting (C++, VBScript, Python, etc), PC/Server hardware and software, and communication protocols used in industrial (OT) control systems.
• Significant demonstrable SCADA experience in EC&I industry (preferably Nuclear)
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy and reliability in SCADA programming and system design, including consideration of Human Factors and ergonomic designs.
• Experience in producing control system functional specifications, detailed design documents and formal Test Specifications to a high-quality level.
• Experience in network integration of industrial control systems, databases and third-party applications with SCADA applications.
• Experience in undertaking formal and controlled testing and validation activities.
• Excellent fault-finding and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyse complex systems, identify problems, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to work as part of an Integrated Delivery Team or individually, working within sometimes restrictive time constraints.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong technical documentation writing skills.
• Have strong interpersonal skills and be able to interact with people at all levels.

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees