Control Systems Engineer

1 month ago


Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom newscientist - Jobboard Full time

At Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery, we are seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our integrated vision, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our world-class refinery. Located in North Lincolnshire, our refinery is a world-class supplier of quality fuels, with a capacity to process up to 5.4 million tonnes of crude oil per year. We are committed to decarbonising and reducing our CO2 emissions, and we are looking for talented individuals who can support our journey towards becoming a leading, low-carbon refinery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of Honeywell DCS systems, including migration projects, hardware design, and network infrastructure. They will also have strong technical skills in system commissioning, start-up, and cybersecurity, as well as the ability to lead system improvements, troubleshoot issues, and manage critical projects.

Key Responsibilities:

System Maintenance:

  • Lead both preventative and reactive maintenance on Honeywell DCS systems, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal system performance.
  • Conduct maintenance in compliance with site standards and industry regulations, ensuring system integrity and safety.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of site-wide control and safety systems, including networking infrastructure.
System Documentation:
  • Perform daily diagnostic checks and document the status of the control system, identifying and addressing any issues through Root Cause Analysis (RCA) as needed.
  • Ensure technical records, such as CMMS, are maintained and up to date, and backup recovery procedures are in place.
  • Lead the development of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure system longevity and reliability.
  • Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for systems and departments.
System Migration and Upgrades:
  • Lead and support Honeywell TPS to EPKS migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to operations.
  • Oversee commissioning and start-up activities for new and upgraded systems, ensuring they meet design and performance specifications.
Hardware and Application Development:
  • Design and configure Honeywell EPKS hardware and develop applications tailored to process control requirements.
  • Manage EPKS application development for control and safety strategies.
HMI/Web Display Design:
  • Configure, commission, and maintain HMI Web displays, ensuring user-friendly interfaces and efficient operator interactions.
  • Use GUS Display Builder for design and integration of advanced graphical user interfaces.
Industrial Networking:
  • Design and implement industrial networking solutions, ensuring robust and secure communications for control and safety systems.
  • Maintain and develop network architectures in line with best practices to optimise performance and security.
Cybersecurity:
  • Maintain and enhance cybersecurity protocols for industrial control systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protecting against potential threats.
Strategy Development:
  • Develop long-term plans for system reliability and operational improvement through maintenance, capital projects, and technological advancements.
  • Lead initiatives to enhance the reliability, availability, and cost-efficiency of control systems.
Process Control Optimisation:
  • Collaborate with process engineers to optimise control strategies and unit safety limits, designing and implementing control software and providing operator training.
  • Support plant optimisation efforts, valorisation, and safety improvements.
Project Management:
  • Manage capital expenditure (Capex) projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with budget, scope, and timelines.
  • Lead the development of control and safety applications in accordance with IEC61508 and IEC61511 standards.
  • Support Management of Change (MOC), Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and Safety Instrumented System (SIS) validations for control and safety systems.
Technical Support:
  • Provide technical support to teams and contractors, troubleshooting and resolving system issues.
  • Assist with regulatory and corporate audits, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Provide out-of-hours technical support for unforeseen incidents affecting control and safety systems.
  • Play an active role in managing plant turnarounds, including scope preparation, scheduling, and execution for control system work.
HSEQI Compliance:
  • Promote and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environment, Quality, and Integrity (HSEQI) protocols.
  • Conduct incident reporting, risk assessments, and audits to maintain high safety standards.
Qualifications/Experience Required:
  • Extensive knowledge of Honeywell DCS (Experion) and experience with TPS to EPKS migration projects.
  • Strong experience in DCS commissioning and start-up activities.
  • Proven experience in EPKS hardware design and EPKS application development.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in industrial networking and network design.
  • Experience with HMI Web display design, configuration, and commissioning.
  • Proficiency in GUS Display Builder.
  • Knowledge of Windows Server configuration, virtualisation, and EBR (Electronic Batch Records).


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Job Summary:A Control & Instrument Technician is required to plan, contract and/or physically carry out C&I maintenance works at VPI Immingham Power Station. The ideal candidate will have apprenticeship training in a relevant engineering discipline and experience in maintenance and fault-finding on control systems and instruments.About the Role:The...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Prax Group Full time

    Job Title: Refinery Control Systems SpecialistJob Summary: We are seeking an experienced Refinery Control Systems Specialist to join our team at the Prax Group. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our refinery control systems.Responsibilities:System Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance on...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Prax Group Full time

    Unlock the Future of Energy ProductionWe are seeking an experienced Control and Monitoring Systems Engineer to join our team at Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery in North Lincolnshire, UK. As a critical asset for the Prax Group, we are committed to decarbonizing and reducing CO2 emissions while maintaining our position as a world-class supplier of quality...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Dragados S.A. UK Branch Full time

    As a Cost and Planning Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the success of our Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal Project in Immingham.You will be responsible for maintaining and developing work, cost, and risk breakdown structures, facilitating the implementation of general project controls management processes, and implementing risk management...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Prax Group Full time

    OverviewThe Prax Group is a leading energy conglomerate, and we are currently seeking an experienced Control Systems Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems at our Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery site.


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Prax Group Full time

    Established in London, the Prax Group is a leading British multinational, independent global energy conglomerate dealing in crude oil, petroleum products and biofuels. As the only British refiner remaining in the UK energy market, Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery plays a vital role in providing critical fuels for the nation.The refinery located in North...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Control and Instrumentation Technician to join our team at VPI Immingham Power Station in North Lincolnshire. As a key member of our maintenance team, you will be responsible for planning, contracting, and carrying out C&I maintenance works, including the preparation of method statements and risk assessments.Key...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom MC Technical Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Control and Instrumentation TechnicianJob Reference: MC Technical Recruitment LtdJob Type: Full-timeLocation: Immingham, LincolnshireJob Description:We are currently recruiting a Control and Instrumentation Technician to join the maintenance department of a gas fired power station in the Immingham area. The successful candidate will be responsible...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Engenda Group Full time

    Senior Piping Engineer RoleEngenda Group is a dynamic and innovative engineering firm dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions across a variety of industries. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.The EPC division of Engenda Group provides engineering consultancy services...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Dragados S.A. UK Branch Full time

    About the Role:The Project Controls Risk Engineer will play a key role in delivering the project controls for the Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal Project in Immingham. This position will focus on risk control and management processes, including cost, planning, and production control, and reporting. The successful candidate will maintain the works/cost/risk breakdown...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Dragados S.A. UK Branch Full time

    Job Summary:The Project Controls Risk Management Specialist will deliver project controls in the Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal Project in Immingham. This role will focus on risk control and management processes, including cost, planning, and production control and reporting. The specialist will maintain works/cost/risk breakdown structures, align risks with P6...

  • Support Administrator

    3 weeks ago


    Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom SMT GB Full time

    About The Role:SMT GB seeks an MPC Support Administrator to provide essential administrative support to the Maintenance and Project Control department.Key Responsibilities:Prepare documentation for machine arrivals and dispatches.Book machine and article deliveries into the Integrated Dealer Management System and related platforms.Issue required CE...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom SGS Full time

    As an Automotive Quality Control Specialist with SGS, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of vehicles. The position involves inspecting and appraising cars at a third-party location in Killingholme and Immingham.Key Responsibilities:Inspecting vehicles to identify any defects or damageRecording findings using a PDA and uploading...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Adecco UK LTD Full time

    We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our team in North Lincolnshire. Key Responsibilities:To provide practical and technical support as a key member of the on-site Engineering Team.To perform breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance activities effectively.To maintain process and auxiliary equipment, ensuring effective performance and uptime...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom https:www.energyjobline.comsitemap Full time

    Electrical Engineer – Inside IR35We are seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering Design Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing all electrical engineering activities, designing engineering deliverables, meeting key performance indicators, and satisfying stakeholders and colleagues.Key...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Prax Group Full time

    Unlock Career Growth as a Refinery Process Optimization SpecialistPrax Lindsey Oil Refinery, a flagship asset of the Prax Group, is at the forefront of refining innovation in Europe. This world-class refinery supplies high-quality fuels to the UK market and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint through decarbonisation efforts.To support this mission,...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Knauf Full time

    About the Role:Knauf UK & Ireland is a leading manufacturer of lightweight building materials for the construction industry. We are seeking a skilled Shift Electrician to join our Engineering Team in Immingham.Key Responsibilities:Apply electrical expertise to optimize plant availability through efficient preventative maintenance and swift responses to...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

    Job Description:A Control & Instrument Technician is required to plan, contract and/or physically carry out C&I maintenance works at VPI Immingham Power Station. Responsibilities include ensuring high housekeeping and safety levels, managing contracts, and providing supervision during plant overhauls.About the Position:This role is ideal for an experienced...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom On Line Group Full time

    On Line Group is currently seeking a highly skilled Head of Mechanical and Piping to lead our Engineering team.Your Key Responsibilities:Sourcing and executing work for the department, ensuring timely completion of tenders and accurate cost estimates.Monitoring staff requirements and talent acquisition through effective recruitment, mentoring, and...


  • Immingham, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom EFAB Resourcing Ltd Full time

    Civil and Structural Engineering OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled Civil and Structural Designer to join our team at EFAB Resourcing Ltd. This role offers the chance to work on various projects, collaborate with project managers and team members, and contribute to the success of our organization.Key Responsibilities:Project Planning and...