Commissioning Engineer
Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
Location: Market Harborough 20%, Client Site 80%
Purpose of the Role:
The Commissioning Engineer is a key member of the clients Northern Europe's Controls Team and vital in the successful delivery of projects. Responsible for the software creation, emulation and commissioning of Level 2 PLC control systems (commissioning & system testing) for automated materials handling solutions. Working in close conjunction with the Controls Services Manager(s) and ComC Lead, to successfully deliver projects. Supporting Junior ComC's and Apprentices with the project based activities. You will also effectively communicate with Project Managers Controls, Engineering Designers and Customers at the UK Head Office and at various installation sites across Northern Europe. You will promote a continuous improvement culture; focusing on individuals personal development, ensuring that the department is working efficiently while following group standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-site Phase
Assist the ComC Lead with the creation of:
3rd party interface documents
The FDS for the PLC's
PLC module lists
of PLC code using the standard tools and architecture ensuring the version control process is followed
Undertake emulation of PLC's and subsystems in line with the goal definition
Provide guidance, support and mentoring to junior engineers and apprenticesSite Phase
Take ownership for the PLC area(s) and or products, ensuring that PLC software, hardware or electrical issues are identified and managed to resolution
Undertake full level 2 PLC commissioning, to include but not limited to:
Sign off of Level 1 Commissioning
Implementation of PLC's area software
Commissioning to achieve manual and automatic control
Commissioning of communications with WCS/WMS systems
Testing and verification of emergency stop systems
Integration of third party equipment and testing as required
Identify and rectify any software, hardware & electrical faults
Actively work with the ComC Lead, ComC and ComC Junior Engineers, SIM/SIT and Project Managers Controls in testing system and verification of PLC functionality, nodal and system rates
Attend daily controls stand up meetings to gather progress, issues status and plan daily resourcesGeneral
Communicate with the ComC Lead, Controls Services Manager(s) and wider commissioning team
Update all check sheets and progress trackers according to processes
Follow the software revision and back up process as required and ensuring all others within your team also follow the process
Ensure all changes or modifications are fed back to the project team and design department
Comply with all current health & safety legislation and promote a positive health & safety culture
Be an ambassador for the delivery of NE controls and actively promote company standards and best practice
Assist with developing Junior ComC Engineers and apprentices technical ability
Work with the Controls Services Manager(s) and wider team to develop and maintain best practice and guidance. Promoting both, continuous process improvements in efficiency
Key Requirements - Essential (E) / Desirable (D):
Knowledge
Ability to work within a team and co-ordinate activities when required E
Proven experience of generating PLC code (ideally using Siemens PLC's) E
Knowledge and experience of commissioning and testing automated systems E
Good of understanding of control systems (including but not limited to) E:
Networking & hardware components
Fieldbus technology i.e. Profibus, Profinet, ASi
Motion control via inverters and servo drives
Good fault finding and diagnostic skills E
Minimum NVQ level 3 / City & Guilds in electrical engineering D
Knowledge of functional safety programming D
Background in material handling / conveyor industry or similar D
Ability to design and develop HMI & SCADA systems D
Previous experience of emulating PLC skills DPersonal Attributes
Ability to make decisions under pressure and show initiative E
Flexibility and willingness to travel within the Northern Europe region (80%) E
Highly customer focused with excellent communications skills E
Willingness to support Junior Engineers and Apprentices E
Good technical product knowledge E
Shows initiative E
Commercial awareness with a focus on costs and efficiencies D
Strong organisational skills and quality orientated D
Tools (Microsoft Office, Navision, ACAD, Budget, Doxis) D
Realization process knowledge and adjacent processes D
Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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