Process Control Engineer

Purfleet-on-Thames
2 days ago
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Process Control Engineer

  • Manufacturer

  • Honeywell DCS experience essential

  • Office based - Purfleet, UK

  • Up to £60.000 basic salary

    We are working with a Manufacturing company based in Essex, UK.

    They are recruiting for a Process Control Engineer to join their team. In return for a salary in the region £50.000 - £60.000 along with excellent employment benefits.

    Key Responsibilities include:

    The Process Control Engineer will form part of the process control and automation Technology centre and will have responsibility for process control engineering at Purfleet location, both Refinery and Pack Hall operations, as well as supporting the Technology centre goals, projects and initiatives & providing technical support and assistance across all operations departments.

    Duties will include:

  • To be accountable for the implementation and maintenance of reliable process control systems.

  • Be part of a rota providing 24/7 call support for control system operation.

  • To increase the digital maturity level and reduce obsolescence on site through upgrades and enhancements.

  • To design, configure and implement process control solutions adopting Client’s standards.

  • Ensuring compliance with relevant H&S, Quality and Environmental legislation.

  • To assist in the investigation of plant performance issues and initiatives.

  • To manage and advise contractors in relation to process control and specific projects.

    Requirements:

  • An MSc, BSc, MEng or BEng in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline with a strong affinity to the process industry (or experience working at this level).

  • 3+ years of experience with process control in an industrial environment.

  • Experience with Honeywell Distributed Control Systems

  • Experience with industrial I/O and PLC platforms Siemens, Rockwell, Honeywell, Emerson.

  • Understanding of Industrial Networks (i.e. Ethernet, Profibus, Modbus, etc.)

  • Familiarity with data historians such as OSIsoft PI Historian.

  • Experience in the OT environment with regards to VM Servers, Networking and Cybersecurity.

  • Knowledge of Industrial Process Control including instrumentation, AC/ DC Electrical systems, Piping & Instrument Diagrams.

  • Ability to troubleshoot, solve, and repair issues with process control systems and work safely with and around AC & DC voltages up to 110V

  • Strong communication skills & the ability to work well under pressure.

  • Good MS Office skills.

    Your Future Perspectives:

  • Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility in a modern work environment with flexible work time models

  • Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.

  • A company culture which promotes continuous learning and diversity. To assist with this all colleagues are able to join our Women’s and Multicultural Employee Resource Groups, and the Pride Employee Network and the Young Professionals Network. As well as the company wide mentorship programme as mentor or mentee.

  • Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.

  • An attractive remuneration including a variety of social benefits like subsidized health & fitness offers.

  • Company where managers and colleagues are encouraged to discuss and enable the flexibility that is needed to meet the demands of work and life

  • Additional benefits and support for maternity and paternity leave

    How To Apply:

    · Contact: Michal Andrejczuk

    · (phone number removed)

    · Job reference number: 2396

    · If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

    This position is commutable from: Chelmsford, Southend-on-Sea, Ilford, Romford, Erith and Gravesend.

    Relevant Job Titles: Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Senior Controls Engineer, Controls Technician, Software Design Engineer, Senior Automation Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Senior Maintenance Engineer.

    All applicants must live in the UK and be eligible to work and live in the UK. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

    Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

    Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy

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