Our client requires a Senior Systems Engineer for the supervision of project Engineering Teams on a day to day basis ensuring the effective Technical Management of the designated project team.
The Senior Systems Engineer will be required to work on the production of all necessary design and documentation to fulfil the requirements of client's specifications, using hardware and software solutions products from Oil & Gas product range and third party plc suppliers.
To produce detailed project Hardware design information, Application Software programs and HMI software applications in accordance with Client Code of Practice and Work Instructions whilst ensuring adherence to project timescales and budget constraints.
To attend Sales/ Project handover meetings, to receive and acquire familiarity with the Sales proposal documentation and the client's specification
Ensuring that all Technical elements of the project (Documentation, Hardware, Software) are fully understood and that the project team is fully engaged in meeting the project objectives
Responsible for the production of Functional Design Specifications and Software Design Specifications where required and obtaining client approval
Generation all necessary project engineering documentation
Raising material requisitions and agreement of delivery schedules with the Project Management and Materials function, specification of material requirements, generation of the project bill of materials and maintaining up to date records throughout the life of the project
Development of the system hardware detailed design, including obtaining client design approval in accordance with the project milestone requirements
Development of the System application software and HMI software applications as required, including obtaining client design approval in accordance with the project milestone requirements
Day to day technical communications with the project team and external client.
Attendance at client review meetings to discuss specific engineering design issues and where necessary provide system design expertise
Attendance at internal progress and project review meetings
Support of the System build and test phases working in conjunction with the Systems Build Co-ordinator and Validation Supervisor, providing solutions to queries raised during the manufacturing process to other members of the engineering, manufacturing teams and sub contractors
Discuss and resolve with the Project Manager any project cost/ schedule/ resource constraints
Identify any changes in requirements from the client, discuss these with Project Manager and assist in the agreed plan
The Senior Systems Engineer will be expected to have;
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 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
Qualification to degree level, or equivalent experience
Experience of working to Functional Safety Management requirements (IEC 61508/IEC61511) would be an advantage
Good communication skills, able to work as part of a team.
This vacancy has now expired.
