Senior Automation Engineer

Salary/Rate: £60k - 70k per year + benefits

Remote, Hybrid, Permanent work with a forward thinking company

Salary is negotiable around £60k - £70k per year DOE

Do you want to work in a rapidly growing, sustainable company who have ambitious growth plans?

Monday-Friday 40 hours

Benefits package

Ongoing personal development programme to develop your career and potential.

Enhanced pension scheme 4% contributed.

Private healthcare (bupa).

Death in Service x2.

Profit share bonus scheme, paid bi-annually

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you'll lead and support the delivery of full project lifecycles, from control system design and specification to commissioning and technical support, on complex lifting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Programming, fault-finding, and support of PLC and electrical control systems

Development and review of PLC logic, FDS documents, and design specifications

Retrieval and reverse engineering of existing PLC code

Preparation of documentation, workpacks, and certification

Creation and execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with client representatives

Full project engineering and management of automation scopes

Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys and commissioning

Ensure adherence to HSEQ standards and contribute to safe systems of work

Provide clear technical instruction to project personnel and subcontractors

Degree or equivalent in Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics (HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 with experience also considered)

Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal

Working knowledge of SCADA systems

At least 5 years' experience designing and maintaining PLC/electrical systems

Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

Strong understanding of offshore HSEQ standards

Familiarity with crane and lifting systems (onshore or offshore)

Proficient in MS Office software including Excel, Project, and Word

Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

About the Role

As an Automation Engineer, you'll lead and support the delivery of full project lifecycles, from control system design and specification to commissioning and technical support, on complex lifting systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Programming, fault-finding, and support of PLC and electrical control systems

• Development and review of PLC logic, FDS documents, and design specifications

• Retrieval and reverse engineering of existing PLC code

• Preparation of documentation, workpacks, and certification

• Creation and execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) with client representatives

• Full project engineering and management of automation scopes

• Conduct onshore and offshore site surveys and commissioning

• Ensure adherence to HSEQ standards and contribute to safe systems of work

• Provide clear technical instruction to project personnel and subcontractors

Essential Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in Automation, Electronics, or Mechatronics (HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3 with experience also considered)

• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal

• Working knowledge of SCADA systems

• At least 5 years' experience designing and maintaining PLC/electrical systems

• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills

• Strong understanding of offshore HSEQ standards

• Familiarity with crane and lifting systems (onshore or offshore)

• Proficient in MS Office software including Excel, Project, and Word

• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision

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