At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop control systems for innovative offshore energy products.
- Company: Join a leading company in the marine and offshore engineering sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, health cover, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work globally and grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the offshore energy sector while working on exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Degree or HND in Engineering with experience in control and automation systems.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
The role
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Control Engineer to join our Control Systems Team.
The successful candidate will design control & automation systems for a range of Royal IHC products in the Offshore Energy sector; ensuring solutions clients’ needs are met in a professional & timely manner.
You will be responsible for
- Writing specifications, developing PLC code & HMI/SCADA solutions for a variety of Royal IHC equipment.
- Providing technical support during the construction phase of projects; including involvement in the commissioning & testing of equipment.
- Efficient management & prioritisation of workload.
- Taking ownership of the tasks assigned through to successful delivery within the specified time & budget.
- Delivering a high standard of work in line with our software quality control procedures.
Job requirements
- Excellent technical knowledge of Control, Automation and Safety Systems
- Appropriate Computer/Engineering related qualification (degree/HND) or comparable industrial experience
• Relevant experience in
- Design of control & automation systems
- Programming of PLC, HMI & SCADA systems
- Commissioning & Testing of industrial control systems
- Involvement throughout the whole project lifecycle, from design through coding to testing, installation and documentation
- Working for clients in the marine, subsea, oil & gas and renewables market.
- Recent experience of a similar role in a bespoke engineering environment
- Role requires a mixture of working from Royal IHC Ltd Grey Street office, Port of Blyth production facility and other client sites / vessels around the world.
- Experience of working to ISO9001 or equivalent in a project based organisation.
- A high level of competence with IT systems and tools
Desirable Skills / Attributes
- Experience of Siemens TIA Portal / Unified (preferred)
- Experience of Rockwell or Mitsubishi platforms
- Experience of configuring & commissioning Variable Speed Drives (Siemens, Nidec & ABB)
- Previous experience within the Marine / Offshore / Subsea environment
- Knowledge & experience of relevant functional safety standards (IEC61508, IEC61511, IEC13849)
Benefits we can offer you
- Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme.
- Pension: 7% employer plus 5% employee contribution Salary Exchange scheme.
- Death in service: 4 x annual salary.
- Health Cover: Individual cover provided with BUPA (family members can be added at a subsidised cost).
- Cycle Scheme: Cycle to work package available up to £2500.
- Holiday: 25 days plus statutory bank holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days
Control Systems Engineer employer: Royal IHC
Royal IHC is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, making it an ideal place for Electrical Technicians looking to advance their careers. Located in Blyth, UK, employees benefit from opportunities for travel and involvement in exciting offshore projects, alongside a supportive work environment that prioritises safety and professional growth.
