Automation and Control System Specialist Job at Aldershot GU Full Time

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The vital Automation and Control System Specialist role comes with a salary of up to £65,000 Car Allowance Bonus Private Medical travel expenses other benefits.

This is a hybrid role which will involve travel across the UK as well as international travel.

If you’re an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer who would like to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for: Control System Maintenance & Support: Deliver technical assistance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems, including Siemens PCS7 platforms.

System Upgrades & Configuration: Implement and configure control system upgrades to support changing operational needs, including hardware enhancements, software updates, and optimization of control strategies.

Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify and resolve complex issues related to hardware, software, networks, and field instrumentation to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.

System Commissioning: Support the commissioning and start-up of new control systems through hardware setup, software configuration, and system integration activities.

Customer Training & Support: Deliver customer training and ongoing technical support covering system operation, maintenance procedures, and compliance with safety standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally a Degree in a relevant Engineering subject such as Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation and Control, etc.

A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role with travel Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Automation and Control System Specialist would suit someone who has: Prior experience working with industrial control systems
– ideally Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal Hands -on experience with control system integration, HMI/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation Proficient in control logic development (PLC/DCS) and system design Familiar with industry protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, OPS and Ethernet/IP Salary and benefits of the Automation and Control System Specialist role A salary of up to £65,000 Car allowance Travel expenses Bonus Private healthcare Other benefits LI-AP1 INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.

We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

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