Apprentice Controls Specialist

3 weeks ago

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

Location: Market Harborough 20%, Client Site 80%

Purpose of the Role:

The Commissioning Engineer is a key member of the client's Northern Europe Controls Team, playing a vital role in the successful delivery of projects. Responsible for the software creation, emulation, and commissioning of Level 2 PLC control systems for automated materials handling solutions. Working closely with the Controls Services Manager(s) and ComC Lead, to deliver projects efficiently. 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. Promoting a continuous improvement culture, focusing on individual development, ensuring the department works efficiently while following 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 others within your team 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
    • Be an ambassador for the delivery of NE controls, actively promoting company standards and best practice
    • Assist with developing Junior ComC Engineers and apprentices' technical ability
    • 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 communications 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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