Senior Automation Site Engineer

Senior Automation Site Engineer

United Kingdom

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Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.  
Wood is recruiting for a Senior Automation Site Engineer (SAE) to join a key project within our Systems Integration team. 
This is a site-based position based in Chorley where there will be travel to customer sites and face to face meetings as required. 
Must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.
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The Role 
The Senior Automation Site Engineer will be responsible for identifying the Automation and Controls requirements and defining the solutions for the client to support the success of the Automation upgrade. As the SAE you will present with expect knowledge cross one of these Automation Technical Areas – Allen Bradley ControlLogix experience preferable including Studio 5000, Rockwell PLC, SCADA, Cyber Security, Network Design 
Within the role, you will be the SAE who is responsibility of being the key interface between the project’s software engineers and the lead engineer, ensuring the team are working towards current deliverables, provide accurate progress tracking/reporting and attend regular meetings with both internal and external stakeholders. 
This opportunity is ideal for an individual who has previously been involved in brownfield upgrades and/or replacements specifically within automation and control projects and has the capability to develop a program from the ground up.
 
Our Clients and Projects  
Designing the future. Transforming the world. 
Our Systems Integration (SI) team, work with a variety of high-profile clients across the energy sector. Delivering bespoke essential automation and control solutions that enable a safer and more efficient operation.  
Within SI, we are architecting our clients’ digital ecosystems to be inherently safe, cybersecure and operable. Within our teams we integrate client source systems across their IT, Operational Technology (OT) environments, securely pushing OT data into IT systems as a foundation for transformation. 
We design and integrate operational technology to achieve business, production, and operational goals.  
Visit our web page to find out more about the exciting work we do: ​Automation & systems integration | Wood 
What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector 
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant  
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business  
Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market  
Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional ‘flex day’ per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle 
Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests  
Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession  
Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Responsibilities

Typical 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 client’s 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

What makes you remarkable?  
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don’t match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  
Expected

Minimum BSc Degree or equivalent demonstrable 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 
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

Desirable   

Experience of Microsoft SQL would be advantageous

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.