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Controls Systems Engineer

West Bromwich
2 days ago
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Control Systems Engineer

Location: West Bromwich

Department: Engineering / Automation

Reports To: E&I Manager

About the Company

Our client is a leading player in the chemical manufacturing industry, dedicated to innovation, safety, and operational excellence. They specialize in producing high-quality chemical products that support industries across the UK and Ireland. As part of thier ongoing growth, they are seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to join their engineering and automation team.

Position Overview

The Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and optimizing control and automation systems across their chemical production facilities. This role requires hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley control systems and a solid understanding of process control within a regulated industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities



Design, develop, and maintain control systems for chemical manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems.

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Program, configure, and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley PLCs (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and related platforms) and associated hardware.

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Integrate process instrumentation, drives, and control networks into existing and new systems.

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Support plant operations by diagnosing control system issues and implementing effective solutions.

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Develop and maintain documentation, including control logic diagrams, network architectures, and system manuals.

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Collaborate with process engineers, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient system performance.

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Lead or support control system upgrades, expansions, and modernization projects.

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Ensure compliance with company safety policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA, EPA).

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Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance and operations personnel.

Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

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Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation or control systems engineering within the chemical, petrochemical, or process manufacturing sector.

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Proven experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, and related software (e.g., Studio 5000, RSLogix, FactoryTalk View).

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Strong understanding of process control principles, instrumentation, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP preferred).

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Familiarity with safety instrumented systems (SIS) and process safety standards (ISA, IEC 61511) is a plus.

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Experience with data acquisition and SCADA systems integration.

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Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, production environment.

Preferred Skills

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Experience with batch processing systems (ISA-88 / S88 standards).

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Knowledge of chemical process operations, including blending, distillation, and reactor control.

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Exposure to control system cybersecurity best practices.

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Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar tools for electrical/control system design.

What They Offer

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Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

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A collaborative and safety-focused work culture.

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The ability to contribute to meaningful, sustainable industrial operations

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