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PLC Control Engineer

Employer
UK Networks Services
Location
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Salary
£60K + dependent on experience
Closing date
7 Nov 2024
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UK NETWORKS SERVICES

PLC Control Engineer

Location: Bishops Stortford

Company Overview:

UK Networks Services is a dynamic and rapidly growing electrification company dedicated to the decarbonisation of heat, transport and industry. We electrify heat, transport and heating networks for worldwide companies.

Solving energy problems for society with intelligent solutions”

We specialize in supporting the connections process, energy strategy and in providing holistic energy solutions for companies on their net zero journey. We bring many years of experience from across the energy sector in integrating and connecting renewable generation, EV charging and the digitalisation of energy. Our expertise and the innovations we source from across the industry provide benefits for our customers, their pockets and the planet. We take on complex, demanding, projects for our clients because we can solve problems no one else can.

To do all these exciting things we employ the best, equip them with the training, skills and the space they need to grow into the role they have always wanted.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated PLC Control Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining PLC control systems for a variety of applications related to the control of renewable energy, industrial heating and cooling and the response to or commercial signals – we want to harness your existing PLC design and programming skills and apply them to our exciting industry.

What you’ll be doing

  • Design of PLC based control systems for industrial control processes related to renewable energy projects, including export limitation and control of heat exchangers.

  • Create overall designs including I/O cards, PLC selection, Logic ladder diagrams/Functional block diagrams/structural text as well as hardware design

  • Create detailed engineering drawings and schematics in CAD including panel layouts, wiring diagrams and I/O drawings

  • Sourcing and working with production to get panels manufactured and tested

  • Programming PLCs and troubleshooting

What we're looking for

  • Previous PLC design experience (5 years +)

  • Electrical Engineering qualifications (HND/C or equivalent desirable)

  • Experience of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP) and portals (e.g. TIA)

  • Extensive experience with EPLAN/AutoCAD and relevant design packages

  • Integration with SCADA and industrial networks

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex control systems.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What’s in it for you

  • Competitive salary and bonus

  • Company van and fuel card for work use

  • Enhanced employers’ contribution pension scheme

  • Death in Service benefit policy

  • Cash health care plan

  • Salary sacrifice schemes (bike to work, childcare, Electric Vehicles)

  • 25 Days of annual leave plus local bank holidays

  • Days available to volunteer for local clubs/charities

  • £300 available for sponsorship of local club or charity

  • Professional registration fees paid annually

  • On-site parking

  • Training & Development

  • Support towards EngTech/IEng

Note: To be eligible for this job you must have the right to work in the UK, we currently do not sponsor applications for employment visa status.

UKNS values diversity in the workplace and is a fair and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an equal and inclusive working environment, with the aim that our employees will be truly representative of all sections of society and each person feels respected and able to give their best.

Company

UK Network Services is a rapidly growing energy networks consultancy business specialising in industrial connections.

We advise on regulatory and commercial complexities, and build intelligent data driven solutions for Net Zero.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 2037 401 397
Location
20-22 Wenlock Road
London
London
N1 7GU
United Kingdom

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