Control Systems Designer (Office based / Hybrid) 32202

Location: Ellesmere Port

Salary: up to £47,000 (may be negotiable for the right person)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Permanent

This role is predominantly based in the Ellesmere Port workshop / office with occasional site visits required. Up to 2 days working from home

Job Overview:

Join a Leader in Engineering Innovation.

Our client is at the forefront of revolutionizing UK energy systems, dedicated to sustaining our way of life while preserving our planet. They actively support the safe and efficient operations of UK Energy suppliers and distributors, creating decarbonization solutions to meet our future energy needs. If you're passionate about engineering decarbonization and seek a culture that empowers impactful change, apply now.

Benefits to You:

• Dynamic Challenges: Dive into diverse and complex projects, adapting quickly to changing scopes.

• Communication Excellence: Showcase your ability to articulate intricate problems and solutions effectively to project teams and clients.
• Positive Environment: Join a tight-knit, growing, and diverse team with a can-do attitude, fostering a supportive work culture.
• Cutting-Edge Technologies: Embrace new and innovative technologies, growing your confidence in overcoming challenges.
• Project Focus: Engage in intriguing and innovative projects in National & Renewable energy, net-zero carbon initiatives, and significant hydrogen projects including the UK's largest hydrogen project.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years' experience; ideally degreed or through a time-served apprenticeship.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in designs for hazardous area installations; CompEX EX01-EX04 or EX12 modules advantageous.

• Control Systems: Ideally you will have designed an array of control systems and worked with field equipment including but not limited to: Control Panels, Analysers, Pressure Transmitters and flow metering equipment
• PLC Knowledge. Basic PLC programming and debugging experience is advantageous but not essential.

• Control Panel Building: The ideal candidate will have built control panels in the past and have demonstrable knowledge of electrical installations complying with BS7671 (18th edition) and will have moved into a design role however this is not essential.
• Gas analytic and metering systems: Experience in gas analytical and metering systems beneficial

Primary Duties:

• Design Expertise: Develop clear and concise drawing and document packs; review and enhance existing packs with precision.
• Calculations: Execute various calculations ensuring accuracy, including cable, I.S Loop, AC/DC load, lighting, and thermal capacity.
• Guidance & Representation: Mentor Junior EC&I design engineers; confidently represent the company in client-facing scenarios.
• Collaborative Approach: Collaborate closely with site-based and commissioning engineers, contributing to holistic project perspectives.

Secondary Duties:

• Process Enhancement: Identify process gaps and contribute suggestions for improvement.
• Commissioning Support: Assist during pre-FAT and FAT phases with EC&I-related issues.

Benefits

Salary: Up to £47,000 (may be negotiable for the right person)

Working hours: 40 hours per week - flexi

Holiday Pay: 22 days plus bank holidays

Pension Entitlement: 3% employer, 5% employee

Hybrid working: This role is predominantly based in their Ellesmere Port based workshop / office with occasional site visits required. Up to 2 days working from home

Death in service: 2 x annual salary

Join Us in Engineering the Future.

Be part of a culture that promotes communication excellence, groundbreaking projects, and individual growth.

Apply now to drive transformative change in the world of sustainable energy systems.