Systems Control Engineer

Job Description

WHO ARE WEThe NSG Group is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems in three business areas: Architectural, Automotive and Technical Glass.Founded in 1918, NSG acquired the leading UK-based glass manufacturer Pilkington Plc in June 2006. Today, the Company has combined sales of just over JPY 629 billion, with manufacturing operations in 28 countries, sales in 130 countries, and employs some27,000 people worldwide.Our mission is to be the global leader in innovative high-performance glass and glazing solutions, working safely and ethically.THE ROLEArchitectural Engineering provides a total project engineering service for capital projects on behalf of NSG Group and client companies worldwide. This service covers all aspects of the project from feasibility, specification, design and procurement to installationand commissioning. Projects vary between the build of a new factory on a Greenfield site to a major overhaul of an existing plant.A vacancy has arisen for a Systems & Control Engineer within Architectural Engineering. Travel is an integral part of the role and will consist of short design trips as well as trips of around 6 weeks at a time supervising the installation and commissioningphases.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIESHSE & Standards Provide leadership and contribute to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact Ensuring standards, specifications and guidelines pertaining to discipline conform to the requirements of relevant industry legislation, standards, and guidanceEngineering Liaise with and manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines to develop full system designsPrepare and manage the preparation of design deliverables for OT (Operational Technologies): Basic Design Specifications, User Requirement Specifications,Functional Design Specifications & FunctionalTest Specifications Prepare and manage the technical specification for installation of control systems including the creation of cable block diagrams and cable schedules Develop and implement in house technical solutions for specialist equipment Provide technical expertise and leadership within the department for OT including obsolescence managementProcurement Responsible for the technical aspect of the procurement of equipment and tendering of installation contracts Manages project spend in accordance with approved budgets Factory Acceptance Testing: Review and advise corrective actions for manufacture, assembly and test issuesConstruction Management of onsite installation in assuring meeting of safety, quality and schedule objectives of project Commissioning of all systems within scope. This may be both management of suppliers or hands on commissioning of equipment Production and completion of all commissioning documentationManagement Planning of contract electrical and control design activities to achieve project deadlines Use Continuous Improvement methodologies to promote built in engineering quality concepts into standard work Prepare & execute project documentation in accordance with Good Documentation Practices Support Provide technical support for OT & control related equipment post installation for manufacturing sitesREQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Process control network design
• SCADA System / HMI configuration
• Detailed design, factory acceptance testing and commissioning
• OT/IT interface
• Ethernet switch configuration
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Windows OS installation, security and configuration

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS

• GE iFix SCADA software
• Control panel design
• Schneider/ Allen Bradley PLC programming experience
• Linux
• Knowledge of Ethernet based control protocols such as ModbusTCP, EthernetIP
• Distributed control systems
• P&IDs
• Budget preparation
• Responsible position in an industrial environment
• Hirschmann network equipment
• Camera & vision systems
• Structured troubleshooting of PLC, HMI and SCADA software
• C/C++
• Experience of hazardous area specifications and standards
• Instrumentation
• Feasibility studies
• Project control or management experience

SKILLS/ QUALIFICATIONS

• Educated to degree level
• Effective prioritization of projects and tasks to ensure delivery on time and within budget
• Pro-active and able to work on their own initiative, ready to identify problems and quickly report them/provide solutions
• An ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales
• Exceptional interpersonal and team-working skills with a natural enthusiasm and an ability to work hard
• Self - starter who drives for results

WORKING POLICY Flexible working policy offering a mixture of home and office workingBENEFITS

• Flexible working policy - offering a mixture of home and office working
• 25 days holiday
• Holiday salary exchange scheme
• On site car parking and canteen
• Employee discount schemes
• Pension with up to 8% employer contribution
• Management Incentive Plan
• On site fitness activities and events
• Corporate memberships