Principal Systems Engineer required to be the technical authority for designated projects and conducting of design reviews, working in conjunction with Technical Managers.
The role of the Principal Systems Engineer is;
To process and assist with sales applications enquiries working with the RA Account Managers and Sales Applications/ Proposals Engineers
Attend customer bid clarification meetings and participate in site meetings when required
Attend sales handover meetings to ensure technical compliance with the sales proposal documentation and the client's specification
To verify the technical aspects of the system design during the design phase thereby ensuring compliance to the customer's specification and all relevant statutory and company standards
To be responsible for the organisation/generation of all necessary engineering documentation as per the System design requirements including raising of material requisitions and agreement of delivery schedules with the materials function
To attend meetings post order with the Customer, or his representative, to discuss specific engineering design issues and, where necessary, provide system design expertise
To be responsible for the generation of all manufacturing data for the project
Identify and resolve with the Project Manager the project cost/schedule/resource constraints
Identify changes in requirements from the client, discuss with the Project Manager and assist in the agreed implementation plan and assist with the negotiation of change orders
Support the project assembly and validation teams in providing solutions to queries raised during the manufacturing process
Provide leadership and motivation to the engineering team and ensure compliance to RA's standards and procedures
To attend handover meetings to ensure all aspects of the project are made available to the RA site representatives
Generate Safety System control system configuration specifications
Assist in system troubleshooting, control system set-up, start-up and commissioning where required
To supervise/participate in the development of the commissioning plans and attendance at customer progress meetings
Requirements of the Principal Systems Engineer;
A proven history and track record with a good understanding of safety and control system requirements, applications and standards, preferably from within the Oil & Gas business sector, but not essential
Hardware and Software design experience on PLC based control and safety systems and familiar with the IEC 1131 standard
Experience with OPC and serial Modbus Communications to third party systems and HMIs
Good IT skills
Commercial awareness essential
Qualification to degree level, or equivalent experience
Experience of working to Functional Safety Management requirements (IEC 61508/IEC61511) preferably with Functional Safety Management qualification
Good communication skills essential, able to work as part of a team
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