Automation and Control System Specialist

Astute''s Power Team is partnered with a global company, to recruit for an Automation and Control System Specialist to assist with the UK, and occasionally global, matters across the fleet of Energy from Waste Power Station assets.

The vital Automation and Control System Specialist role comes with a salary of up to -65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + travel expenses + other benefits. This is a hybrid role which will involve travel across the UK as well as international travel.

If you''re an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer who would like to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.


Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Control System Maintenance & Support: Deliver technical assistance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems, including Siemens PCS7 platforms.
• System Upgrades & Configuration: Implement and configure control system upgrades to support changing operational needs, including hardware enhancements, software updates, and optimization of control strategies.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify and resolve complex issues related to hardware, software, networks, and field instrumentation to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
• System Commissioning: Support the commissioning and start-up of new control systems through hardware setup, software configuration, and system integration activities.
• Customer Training & Support: Deliver customer training and ongoing technical support covering system operation, maintenance procedures, and compliance with safety standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a Degree in a relevant Engineering subject such as Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation and Control, etc.
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
• A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role with travel

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Automation and Control System Specialist would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working with industrial control systems - ideally Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal
• Hands -on experience with control system integration, HMI/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation
• Proficient in control logic development (PLC/DCS) and system design
• Familiar with industry protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, OPS and Ethernet/IP

Salary and benefits of the Automation and Control System Specialist role

• A salary of up to -65,000
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses
• Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other benefits

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