Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Wood Digital Consulting (DC) is recruiting for a Senior Automation Engineer to support our UK projects. 

This is a hybrid role that can be based anywhere in the UK, mobility and travel to customer sites and face to face meetings with colleagues will be expected as required.

Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.

The Senior Engineer will support the implementation of projects in line with company objectives including continuous improvement of margin, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance.

Responsibilities

Provides expertise in at least one Automation Technical Area, PLC, SCADA, Cyber Security, Network Design
Responsible for fault finding and commissioning of Automation and Control solutions at the clients site
Implements software patch releases and software upgrades
Supports the Lead Engineer in accomplishing project objectives
Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms
Installation and Commissioning of automation project design 
Implements the configuration, database and / or programming activities for assigned activities
Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes, and standards

Qualifications

Minimum BSc Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience
Significant experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering
Good general knowledge of each Automation and Control engineering discipline
Detailed experience with multiple system implementation project and / or control system platforms
Experience in Brownfield upgrades / replacement automation and control projects
Rockwell PLC and SCADA systems experience is advantageous
Experience of Microsoft SQL would be advantageous
Must have thorough knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications
Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies, or equal training/experience
Good working knowledge of current industry specific technology and the application of current engineering software/tools and trends
Inquisitive, well organized and have a keen eye for detail
Ability to attend client sites throughout the UK 
Able to operate in an integrated team environment with a desire and ability to build trust and respect throughout the team

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.