Senior ABB 800xA Engineer

Senior ABB 800xA Engineer - Control System Upgrade Project

Location: Aberdeen Hybrid - Office attendance required for a minimum of two weeks in every four-week period.
Rate: -5060 per hour, dependent on experience.
Duration: 12 month contract

• Design, develop and modify ABB 800xA control system applications.
• Develop and maintain control strategies using Function Designer and Structured Text.
• Configure and support AC800M controllers.
• Perform database engineering and bulk configuration using Bulk Data Manager.
• Support control system upgrades, migrations and system enhancements.
• Produce and review functional design specifications and technical documentation.
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and commissioning activities where required.
• Diagnose and resolve software, hardware and communications issues.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, process engineers and commissioning teams to deliver project milestones.
• Ensure all engineering activities comply with company standards, quality procedures and applicable safety regulations.

• Minimum 10 years'' experience working with ABB Distributed Control Systems.
• Extensive experience with ABB 800xA.
• Strong knowledge of AC800M controllers.
• Proficient in Function Designer programming.
• Experience programming using Structured Text.
• Experience using Bulk Data Manager.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical leadership within a project team.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Experience with MOD300 systems.
• Experience with AC450 controllers.
• Knowledge of ABB Safeguard safety systems.
• Previous experience delivering ABB controller upgrade and migration projects.
• Experience working in regulated process industries such as energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, water or oil & gas.

If this position is of interest get in touch with Alex at JAM as soon as possible.