Graphics and Database Engineer

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth? We are looking for a graphics and database engineer to join the Energy Control Systems Team to assist in the preparation and maintenance of graphics for Human-Machine Interfaces, as well as the databases behind the graphics and automated reporting. This is a hybrid role, with time spent working from home, on sites and in our offices.

A thorough understanding of SQL databases is essential, ideally with experience of MySQL/ SQL databases in a database administrator role. The role will include pro-active development of the data handling structure for the wider company and reactive support for data requests. We work with a strong emphasis on the ongoing efficiency and resilience of systems in the district heating, solar and healthcare sectors.

Who are Vital Energi? Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build Developments, Towns & Cities, as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of their buildings. Vital Energi’s Vision is ‘to protect our planet for future generations’. We are doing this by enabling the UK’s Net Zero targets.

The Graphics and Database Engineer will:

• Work alongside The ECS Software and Graphics Engineer and wider Team to develop front-end and touchscreen graphics pages in Aveva and Programmable Logic Controller software packages.
• Understand the fundamentals of, and apply fault-finding to, data communication. Perform diagnosis between errors in reporting and errors arising from hardware.
• Fault-find and recreate lost/damaged CSV files and script new CSV files in support of data transmission.
• Support the wider company with data requests. Providing support for the modelling consultants and external clients.
• Develop an understanding of PLC alarm handling and communication of key data.
• Demonstrate safe working at all times and adhere to all RAMS and site working practices.
• Complete weekly timesheets, mileage & expense returns so costs are allocated to the correct contracts.
• Communicate effectively through written reporting, Teams meetings and on-site meetings with the team and wider company.

Desirable experience includes:

• Configuring and implementing Server Applications.
• Knowledge of SQL/ MySQL Server administration in a DBA role.
• Knowledge of Windows Domains, DNS, VPN concepts.
• Experience in MySQL database administration and replication techniques.
• Experience with database migration projects and a strong understanding of data migration challenges.

The Person:

Skills and Education:

• 3 A Level’s grade C and above, preferably including maths, technology or electronics.
• 8 GCSE’s grade C and above.
• Demonstrable experience with database principles and data handling.
• CSCS/ECS Skills card will be required for site work as soon as feasible.
• Engagement with the professional development process and setting of challenging goals for continuous learning.
• A high level of proficiency in information technology.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.