Job Title: Engineering - E&I Engineer Fire Suppression Oil & Gas
Start/End Dates: 10/09/2026 - 09/03/2027
Worker Location: JCI Site - Norwich - Wymondham
Job Description: Controls & Commissioning Engineer (PLC, FAT & Commissioning Support)
Senior Controls & Commissioning Engineer to support PLC / HMI software, FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT and commissioning activities across projects, supplier facilities and project locations in the UK, Turkey and Vietnam. The role will support Hydraulic Power Unit packages and CAFS / INERT fire suppression control panels, including software readiness, controlled software updates, Cause & Effect Matrix verification, functional testing, troubleshooting and commissioning support. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Siemens and/or Rockwell PLC experience, HMI / SCADA capability, FAT/SAT delivery experience, functional safety awareness and the ability to work directly with engineering, project, supplier and client teams to close critical controls issues before they impact project milestones.
Location
Nottingham or Wymondham (Norwich)
Hybrid working arrangement
Minimum 3 days per week office presence
Travel to supplier and project locations in the UK, Turkey and Vietnam as required Contract Type Agency Contractor Project delivery support role Travel required for FAT, Pre-FAT, iFAT and commissioning activities Role Overview
The Controls & Commissioning Engineer will work closely with E&IC Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing and Supplier teams to support:
PLC and HMI software testing and troubleshooting Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal / WinCC and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 FAT, Pre-FAT and iFAT execution Commissioning and operational support Cause & Effect verification Functional testing and issue resolution Controlled software updates and configuration management Supplier and customer technical support
The role is intended to provide practical engineering support during design verification, FAT readiness, commissioning and software issue closure activities.
Essential Skills and Experience
Instrumentation & Control
PLC/HMI software testing and verification Instrumentation and Control systems in both safe area and ATEX environments I/O verification and control system testing Instrument troubleshooting and commissioning PLC & HMI Systems Siemens TIA Portal Siemens WinCC Siemens PCS7 (desirable) Rockwell Studio 5000 (desirable) FactoryTalk (desirable) PLC programming and troubleshooting HMI development and modification Engineering Documentation
Experience producing and reviewing:
Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Control Philosophy documents
Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
Cause & Effect Diagrams
Network Architecture Diagrams
Instrument Lists
I/O Lists
Equipment Data Sheets
Load Schedules
Cable Schedules
Electrical & Control Design
Circuit protection design
Cable sizing calculations
Electrical power distribution
Panel design and wiring
AutoCAD Electrical mark-ups and updates
Functional electrical schematics
P&ID interpretation
Pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
Functional Safety
Working knowledge of:
IEC 61508
IEC 61511
SIL concepts
LOPA methodology
Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)
Cause & Effect verification
FAT & Commissioning
Proven experience of:
Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal / WinCC and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 programming FAT Pre-FAT iFAT SAT Commissioning Loop checks Functional testing Software issue resolution Customer witness testing Candidate Profile
We are seeking a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving technical problems and actively supports delivery activities.
The successful candidate should ideally have:
5-10 years of controls engineering experience Strong Siemens PLC experience FAT and commissioning experience Industrial, marine, oil & gas or packaged equipment background Ability to work independently and travel when required Strong communication skills with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
The position is not intended to be primarily project management focused. The successful candidate should be comfortable performing detailed engineering, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning activities directly.
Key Deliverables
PLC/HMI software testing and verification Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal / WinCC and/or Rockwell Studio 5000 FAT and commissioning support Cause & Effect testing records Functional test reports Software issue closure tracking Controls troubleshooting reports Punch list management and closure Technical review comments on project documentation
The priority is someone who enjoys practical engineering tasks and is actively involved in hands-on, Instrumentation and Control (Safe Area and ATEX zoned) and Electrical Power and Control Design Documentation, like detailed drawing design, Comfortable with hazardous area compliance and functional safety basics (SIL requirements), rather than primarily overseeing projects.
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E&I Engineer Fire Suppression Oil & Gas employer: Morson Edge
As a leading player in the Energy Sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Bridgwater, Somerset, where you can thrive as a Welding / NDT Field Engineer. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that prioritises employee growth and development, alongside competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extensions until December 2026. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the energy industry.
