Project Engineer Automation

Port Talbot | Permanent | Bonus Scheme | 10% employer pension contribution

If you're an Automation Engineer who enjoys more than just designing systems on paper, this is an opportunity to take ownership of projects from the first concept through to commissioning, handover and operational performance.

You'll be at the centre of major capital investment, delivering the PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and control systems that enable a more sustainable, efficient and digitally capable industrial operation. Working across a complex, high-value environment, you'll have the technical influence to make things happen and see the results in the field.

You'll lead automation workstreams, working closely with EPC contractors, system integrators, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams. From developing specifications and reviewing functional and software designs to leading FATs, SATs, commissioning and system integration, you'll be involved where engineering decisions become reality.

The role is particularly suited to someone who thrives on solving difficult problems. Whether you're troubleshooting a control system, validating cause and effect, managing an engineering change or coordinating multiple stakeholders against a demanding project programme, you'll have genuine ownership and accountability.

• 35 days annual leave

• Annual Pay Review

• Bonus Scheme

• Private Health

• Defined contribution pension - 10% employer contribution and 6% employee

• Lead automation workstreams across major capital investment projects.

• Develop specifications and review functional and software designs.

• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).

• Support and lead commissioning, handover and system integration activities.

• Troubleshoot control systems and resolve complex engineering problems.

• Validate cause and effect.

• Manage engineering changes.

• Coordinate multiple stakeholders against demanding project programmes.

• Deliver PLC, SCADA, instrumentation and control systems.

• Contribute to HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and risk assessments.

• Ensure designs meet relevant IEC and BS EN standards.

• Ensure functional safety requirements and industrial cybersecurity expectations are considered.

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering or a related discipline.

• Proven experience delivering automation projects in a complex industrial setting.

• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems, instrumentation and industrial communications.

• Knowledge of Siemens S7, TIA Portal and WinCC will be highly valuable.

• Knowledge of industrial networks such as PROFINET, PROFIBUS or Modbus TCP/IP will be highly valuable.

• Experience working with EPC contractors, system integrators, vendors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience contributing to HAZOP, LOPA, SIL and risk assessments.

• Knowledge of relevant IEC and BS EN standards, functional safety requirements and industrial cybersecurity expectations.

• Experience in steel or other heavy industry is advantageous.

If you're an experienced Project Engineer, Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer or Process Control Engineer looking for technical ownership, major-project exposure and the opportunity to see your engineering make a tangible difference, this could be your next move.

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