JOB ROLE

To perform all technical aspects of controls support from remote and on site, upgrades, commissioning activities to ensure the highest quality of support in accordance with the companies commitments to their customer at all times.

MAIN DUTIES

Have a proactive approach to troubleshooting/developing and solving issues for power generation control systems (software/hardware and processes).

Troubleshooting: -

• Problems with current control systems comprising HMI/SCADA/PLC/Protection Relays/AVR’s and ancillary equipment.
• Control systems wiring and interfaces with customer equipment.
• Using the tools provided to assist with downtime events impacting Centrax/Customer operations.
• Organising and or repairing any malfunctions found.

Development work: -

• Changes to the control and monitoring systems confirming to standards. Following safety regulations to ensure control systems are safe.
• Creating equipment and systems that help a machine run smoothly. Analyse plant processes, design and implement improvements.
• Collaborating with design engineers to build better functioning machines and systems.
• Using listening skills to apply updates according to customers' needs.
• Plan preventative maintenance.

Controls Support: -

• Ability to read PI&D/schematics etc.
• Work with others to detect problems and implement solutions.
• Remote support of the service engineers and customers

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are required:

• PLC programming: Siemens step 7 or Allen Bradley Logix (Wonderware and Siemens step 5 would be a bonus)
• Ability to adequately plan and prepare for allocated tasks both for yourself and for others
• Principles of a gas turbine
• Generator control and protection
• Methods and systems of emissions control
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to pass on knowledge and experience to other engineers
• Be able to carry out a risk assessment, prepare a method statement, and be able to help others in these tasks
• Review ‘near miss’/ accident reports and implement corrective action

The Package:

£30,000-£45,000