Systems Engineer

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About this Role
We are seeking a highly driven System Engineer (DCS & Safety). This is an exciting permanent opportunity within the Industrial Automation sector, offering a blend of office based and remote work, with travel across the UK, Europe, offshore, and internationally as required.
The role involves delivering first-class technical support and includes tasks such as:

System and safety design (including SIL classification and lifecycle compliance)
Project planning and execution
Configuration and programming for DCS and Safety systems
Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
Transition to site and commissioning
Supervision of suppliers and quality control
Completion of project documentation and formal handover to the client
You will be working on continuous and batch process control systems and involved in creating solutions that support autonomous operations and digital transformation for our clients across a wide range of industries.
What We’re Looking For
Skills and Experience:
Proven experience in a similar role within the oil & gas, petrochemical, or industrial automation sectors
Minimum HNC qualification in engineering or a process-related subject
Ideally TUV Functional Safety Certified, or demonstrable understanding of functional safety concepts
Competence in DCS software configuration and batch/continuous process programming
Experience in alarm rationalisation and knowledge of EEMUA 191
Knowledge of safety systems (SIL classification, SIF calculations, logic solver implementation, etc.)
Familiarity with management systems such as ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, and 45001
Willingness and ability to travel to client sites including offshore (offshore certification is a plus, though training can be provided)
Full UK driving licence required

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