Lead Controls & Automation Engineer in Kilsby

Lead Controls and Automation Engineer responsible for delivering control system projects primarily for Marine, Offshore and Naval applications. This technical role involves working with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to design, implement and test our Controls & Automation Systems solutions to meet customer and marine classification society requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the engineering activities during the production of control systems from the receipt of an order to handover to the customer after commissioning and testing on the vessel at sea.
• Provide a technical interface to customers, classification societies, and suppliers.
• Produce design, installation, and test documentation and maintain this documentation throughout the project cycle.
• Work with the Drawing Office to produce equipment drawings, electrical wiring diagrams, cable interconnection drawings, and interface schedules.
• Perform the functional design of HMI, PLC Architecture, Networks, and Communications Interfaces using standard hardware and software components.
• Write PLC software using IEC 61131-3 programming languages (e.g., Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, Instruction List, Sequential Function Chart).
• Design, tag, and test control system mimics using HMI SCADA packages.
• Plan and progress design and test activities to meet required delivery dates.
• Manage change during the project lifecycle using appropriate change management processes.
• Perform factory testing of control systems leading to a formal Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) with customer and classification society.
• Support the commissioning and sea-trials phase of the project, normally from the office but with the possibility of visiting the vessel.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to the sales, commissioning, and service teams.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• Previous experience of designing and integrating control & automation project solutions.
• Good understanding of programming PLCs.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus RTU/TCP IP, OPC-UA, Profibus, Profinet, etc.).
• Unrestricted Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

What will make you stand out

• Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving it.
• Knowledge/awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security.
• Basic Knowledge of Functional Safety as per IEC 61508.
• Willingness to travel and spend periods of time on commissioning activities domestically and overseas.

Note: This role involves work for customers who manage critical infrastructure; based on customer requirements it will be necessary to carry out background checks and suitability assessments (UK BPSS clearance OR UK SC clearance) as part of the hiring process.

Benefits & Other Information

• Challenging and exciting world-first projects.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits include: 10% Employer Pension Contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation plus bank holidays.
• Flexible Working at GE Vernova: We support flexible working, adaptable start and finish times or compressed hours where possible.

GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.