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Controls Engineer (Water) (EXPIRED)

Where

Wells

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Controls Engineer (Water Industry)

Wells, Somerset

£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Pension

Are you a Controls Engineer/Electrical Engineer or similar, ideally from a background in the Water Industry or similar, with a strong knowledge of Electrical Systems, looking to join a highly ambitious, rapidly growing company, offering top-of-the-line training as well as impressive career progression?

Do you want to become a key member in a team of industry experts, working on a number of exciting projects, across a variety of interesting sectors, including, but not limited to: Municipal, MOD, Leisure, Industrial etc recognised as a leading figure company, taking the water industry by storm?

On offer for a Controls Engineer or similar is the unmissable opportunity to become an essential member in a highly skilled team, operating in a powerhouse company, working across a number of exciting sectors, offering not just best-in-class training, but also impressive career progression opportunities as the company grows. Presenting itself is the opportunity to join a highly respected, rapidly growing company, recognised for their premium quality service and workmanship in every project they undertake.

In this role, the successful Controls Engineer or similar will be responsible for the design, and integration of the Controls Panels in Electrical Systems for Water Treatment Processes. You will also be responsible for the PLC programming as well as SCADA development, defining both software and hardware requirements, in addition to both troubleshooting and diagnostics of Control Systems. Also, you will be responsible for the commissioning and testing of Control Systems, defining test strategies, ensuring the project meets milestone dates. Finally, you will be responsible for ensuring you are in accordance with compliance and safety, as well as keeping accurate technical documentation, in addition to developing detailed design specifications, and lastly, providing technical advice/support to delivery/design/management teams etc

The ideal Controls Engineer or similar will have previous experience in a Controls Engineer role as well as a strong knowledge of Electrical Systems. You will hold an 18th edition in addition to an HNC/HND and/or a degree in Engineering or equivalent. You will also hold a full, valid UK driver's license. Ideally, but not essentially, you will have a background in the Water Industry. You will also have a specific knowledge of PLC Programming and SCADA Development. You will be happy to travel to customer/client sites as and when needed. Finally, you will already hold/be able to obtain Security Clearance.

The Role:

  • Design and Integration of Control Panels in Electrical Systems
  • Troubleshooting, Diagnostics and Maintenance
  • Keep accurate Technical Documentation

The Person:

  • Previous experience in a Controls Engineer role
  • Strong knowledge of Electrical Systems
  • Holds an 18th edition and an NVQ Level 2/HNC/HND or above

Reference: BBBH21574

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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