Senior Project PCS Engineer (North East - Middlesbrough)

The work will be varied and every project a new and exciting opportunity to use and develop different skills, both at a technical level and at a softer project execution interpersonal level. You will be involved in the design and implementation of a wide range of systems to improve the performance of Life Science, Chemical and Manufacturing and processing companies including control systems, plant management information systems, manufacturing execution systems, track and trace systems and OEE systems to name but a few.

You will be working with a range of industries and companies such as AstraZeneca, Piramal Healthcare, Sellafield Ltd, Magnox, INEOS and Gatwick Airport. All of them require state of the art solutions and first class service. You will be responsible for assisting in the design and implementation of process control solutions and involved in all project lifecycle activities, including fault-finding, the preparation of design specifications and reports, software programming, project execution, testing, installation and commissioning.

Other responsibilities will include providing technical support and consultancy to users internally and externally and assisting your colleagues in ensuring the successful completion of projects on time, to budget and the relevant level of quality. You will also be required to complete all tasks in line with the company Quality Management System.

You will be involved in all aspects of projects from the initial requirements gathering, proposal production and the specification through to the design, development and installation of the solutions. As part of the engineering teams you will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects, using a variety of manufacturers’ software and hardware within various industry sectors.

You will be responsible for maintaining and developing customer relationships in a highly professional manner that enhance the reputation of ITS. This may include providing engineering manpower support to customers under Service Level Agreements.

• At least 7 years of mainstream PLC/SCADA experience
• Experience working in regulated industries such as Life Sciences, Chemical Manufacturing or Power and Energy is also highly desirable
• Ability and willingness to adapt to new software systems
• Hardworking with a positive attitude to learning new skills
• Applicants must be able to communicate effectively both formally and informally, orally and in written English
• Driving Licence

Our staff development ethos encourages team members to think laterally which results in better solutions for our customers. We recognise that to be able to retain the best engineers with up-to-the-minute skills, we need to invest in their development. We marry on-the-job experience with formal training and have an open management style – senior personnel are always available to discuss ideas. The opportunity to progress your career within the team will be available to the right candidates.

Holidays up to 25 days; additional holidays are awarded for long service. Enrolment into Pension after 3 months and health care is available after 12 months’ service.

The Company Industrial Technology Systems Ltd (ITS) started trading in 1991 so with over 30 years' history you can see we are a stable company with a significant history to call upon. We are an Engineering company, owned and run by Engineers, with a strong long-term development strategy and a proven track record in good business acumen. A significant number of our people have been with ITS for 10 or more years.