DCS Upgrade Leader

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Automation and Controls Engineer in Grangemouth, United Kingdom. As a key member of our Automation and Controls group, you will be responsible for leading DCS upgrades across all FPS assets.

The successful candidate will work closely with operations, process engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute projects. This includes providing ops support during TARs, commissioning, start-up, and routine operations, as well as managing maintenance, security, and availability ensuring compliance with industry standards such as 61511, 61508, and 62443.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading DCS upgrades across all FPS assets
• Working closely with operations, process engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to develop and execute projects
• Providing ops support during TARs, commissioning, start-up, and routine operations
• Managing maintenance, security, and availability ensuring compliance with industry standards

In addition, the successful candidate will participate in risk assessments and baseline audits to ensure robust cybersecurity practices are implemented and maintained. They will also manage asset DCS and security projects, working with vendors to execute projects and managing requirements specs, budgets, testing, and handover.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control, or Process Engineering (or equivalent) and strong knowledge of control system design, programming, and integration. Experience with server/workstation build and configuration, virtual environments, database management, and industrial communication protocols is also essential. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required, as well as knowledge of cybersecurity practices for industrial control systems (IEC 62443).

The salary for this role is estimated at £75,000 per annum, depending on experience. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We offer an excellent benefits package, including 34 days holidays per year, a contributory pension scheme, and a discretionary business bonus scheme.