Control Systems Engineer

Control Systems Engineer
Location: Middlesbrough
Permanent

The Opportunity
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client in the recruitment of an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join their established EC&I engineering team in Middlesbrough.

Our client operates within a highly regulated chemical manufacturing environment, where reliable control systems are essential to maintaining safe, efficient and continuous production.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Control Systems Engineer with strong Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLC experience, combining control system design, fault-finding and process optimisation with the delivery of capital projects and ongoing plant improvements.

The Role
As Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and improving industrial control systems to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations.

You will work closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams to troubleshoot complex control system issues, optimise batch manufacturing processes and support the successful delivery of engineering projects.
The position also involves contributing to process safety, functional safety and regulatory compliance within a demanding chemical manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

Designing, developing and maintaining control systems using Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLCs
Troubleshooting complex control system faults to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency
Developing and implementing control strategies for new and existing batch manufacturing processes
Supporting the delivery of capital projects, including system testing, commissioning and start-up activities
Working closely with engineering, maintenance and production teams to improve process control and operational performance
Providing technical support and guidance to engineers, maintenance technicians and plant operators
Participating in HAZOP studies, LOPA assessments and process safety reviews
Developing and maintaining safety-related control programming in accordance with IEC 61511
Implementing OT cybersecurity measures in line with IEC 62443
Managing alarm systems in accordance with IEC 62682 to support effective operator response
Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including control narratives, User Requirement Specifications (URS) and Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Ensuring compliance with COMAH regulations and relevant engineering and safety standards
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across control systems and manufacturing operations About You
We are looking for an experienced Control Systems Engineer with a strong background in industrial automation, process control and manufacturing operations, ideally gained within the chemical, petrochemical or similarly regulated process industries.

Ideally, you will have:

An HNC, HND, Degree or relevant apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Extensive hands-on experience with Siemens PCS7 and S7 PLC systems
Proven experience designing, developing, commissioning and maintaining industrial control systems
A strong understanding of process control and batch manufacturing operations
Experience troubleshooting complex automation and control system faults within an operational manufacturing environment
Good knowledge of COMAH regulations and industrial process safety standards
An understanding of functional safety, OT cybersecurity and alarm management principles
Experience contributing to engineering projects, commissioning activities and process improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with sound engineering judgement
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary engineering and production teams
The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and deliver practical engineering solutions Experience participating in HAZOP and LOPA studies, preparing technical specifications and supporting control system modifications would be advantageous.

The Opportunity
This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of control systems engineering activities within an established chemical manufacturing environment, working across plant reliability, process optimisation, functional safety and capital project delivery.

The role provides a varied combination of hands-on technical engineering and project involvement, with the opportunity to contribute directly to the safety, efficiency and ongoing development of manufacturing operations.

If you're an experienced Control Systems Engineer looking for your next opportunity within chemical manufacturing, contact me for more information

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