Lead C&I Engineer, Scotland

Taylor Hopkinson are leading the search for a Control and Instrumentation Engineer on behalf of our client, to be based in Scotland.

You will be responsible for safe maintenance of control and instrumentation system hardware and software, along with the development and integration of new solutions to deliver remote asset supervision and control.

Responsibilities

Support delivery of upper quartile asset performance, providing engineering support and maintenance management

Ensure SCADA system configuration control through accurate documentation and periodic backup control system software and parameters

Support maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA data interfaces connected to company second level SCADA systems and other data retrieval systems

Assessing all proposed technical changes under the business engineer change process

Trouble shoot and repair defective systems

Implement and test solutions to provide remote visibility and control of assets

Support Grid code compliance through monitoring and maintenance of critical control systems, interfaces, TNO/DNO data provision systems

Maintain compliance with company cybersecurity standards by regularly assessing SCADA systems for vulnerabilities

Provide engineering support on control systems to asset optimisation team in the development and validation of performance upgrades

Your Profile

Expert knowledge of PLC operation, programming and management

Expert knowledge of a broad range of communication protocols used in SCADA systems in the electrical generation industry

Knowledge of wind farm internal network topology design and maintenance

Up to date working knowledge of relevant safety legislation

Understanding of O&M contracts and technical scope

Proficient in creating comprehensive technical documentation