Apprentice Controls Specialist

1 month ago

Market Harborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom CV Library Full time
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer

Location: Market Harborough (20%) and Client Site (80%)

Purpose of the Role:

The Commissioning Engineer plays a crucial role in the successful delivery of projects within the client's Northern Europe Controls Team. This position is responsible for the creation, emulation, and commissioning of Level 2 PLC control systems for automated materials handling solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Controls Services Manager(s) and ComC Lead to deliver projects, supporting Junior ComC's and Apprentices with project-based activities. Effective communication with Project Managers, Controls, Engineering Designers, and Customers at the UK Head Office and various installation sites across Northern Europe is essential. The Commissioning Engineer will promote a continuous improvement culture, focusing on individual development, ensuring the department operates efficiently while adhering to group standards.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Pre-site Phase:
  • Assist the ComC Lead in creating:
  • 3rd party interface documents
  • The FDS for the PLC's
  • PLC module lists
  • PLC code using standard tools and architecture, ensuring version control is followed
  • Undertake emulation of PLC's and subsystems in line with the goal definition
  • Provide guidance, support, and mentoring to junior engineers and apprentices
Site Phase:
  • Take ownership of the PLC area(s) and or products, ensuring PLC software, hardware, or electrical issues are identified and managed to resolution
  • Undertake full Level 2 PLC commissioning, including:
    • Sign off of Level 1 Commissioning
    • Implementation of PLC's area software
    • Commissioning to achieve manual and automatic control
    • Commissioning of communications with WCS/WMS systems
    • Testing and verification of emergency stop systems
    • Integration of third-party equipment and testing as required
    • Identify and rectify any software, hardware, & electrical faults
    • Collaborate with the ComC Lead, ComC, and ComC Junior Engineers, SIM/SIT, and Project Managers Controls in testing system and verification of PLC functionality, nodal, and system rates
    • Attend daily controls stand-up meetings to gather progress, issues status, and plan daily resources
  • General:
    • Communicate with the ComC Lead, Controls Services Manager(s), and the wider commissioning team
    • Update all check sheets and progress trackers according to processes
    • Follow the software revision and backup process as required, ensuring all team members follow the process
    • Ensure all changes or modifications are fed back to the project team and design department
    • Comply with all current health & safety legislation and promote a positive health & safety culture
    • Act as an ambassador for the delivery of NE controls, actively promoting company standards and best practice
    • Assist in developing Junior ComC Engineers and apprentices' technical abilities
    • Work with the Controls Services Manager(s) and wider team to develop and maintain best practice and guidance, promoting continuous process improvements in efficiency

Key Requirements - Essential (E) / Desirable (D):

  1. Knowledge:
  • Ability to work within a team and coordinate activities when required E
  • Proven experience of generating PLC code (ideally using Siemens PLC's) E
  • Knowledge and experience of commissioning and testing automated systems E
  • Good understanding of control systems (including but not limited to) E:
    • Networking & hardware components
    • Fieldbus technology i.e. Profibus, Profinet, ASi
    • Motion control via inverters and servo drives
  • Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills E
  • Minimum NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds in electrical engineering D
  • Knowledge of functional safety programming D
  • Background in material handling / conveyor industry or similar D
  • Ability to design and develop HMI & SCADA systems D
  • Previous experience of emulating PLC skills D
Personal Attributes:
  • Ability to make decisions under pressure and show initiative E
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel within the Northern Europe region (80%) E
  • Highly customer-focused with excellent communication skills E
  • Willingness to support Junior Engineers and Apprentices E
  • Good technical product knowledge E
  • Shows initiative E
  • Commercial awareness with a focus on costs and efficiencies D
  • Strong organisational skills and quality-oriented D
  • Tools (Microsoft Office, Navision, ACAD, Budget, Doxis) D
  • Realization process knowledge and adjacent processes D

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