Job Title: Principal Controls Engineer
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Whitehaven
Working Pattern: Hybrid – typically 3 days per week in the office
Role Information
We’re looking for a Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-quality engineering solutions.
You’ll play a key role in managing control system projects, supporting service contracts and implementing product upgrades, while ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing and coordinating control system development projects and implementing modifications to gas turbine control logic.
- Maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading control system hardware, including processors, I/O cards and network infrastructure.
- Providing technical support and fault-finding assistance to plant operations and maintenance teams.
- Working closely with suppliers, providing technical oversight and support throughout project delivery.
- Planning, specifying and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Investigating process control issues, identifying root causes and delivering effective technical solutions.
- Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including operating manuals, test procedures and engineering reports.
- Ensuring all engineering activities comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and company procedures.
- Supporting product upgrades, system improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
Qualifications & Experience
- A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of process control principles and control system methodologies.
- Experience with control system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and implement effective solutions.
- A proven ability to deliver high-quality engineering work within agreed timescales and budgets.
- The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
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