Principal Control Engineer

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Principal Control Engineer for our client, who are working on a £500million+ power plant refurbishment and upgrade project.

Principal Control Engineer
Long term contract position
Hybrid working
Office locations in Wolverhampton or Warrington

Scope
Support the engineering activities mainly referring to DCS, PLC, SCADA systems and Process Instrumentation for nuclear applications. Design/sizing of all the major Data Acquisition and Process Components, including the identification of the “fit for purpose” hardware platform and software code solutions, from conceptual/basic to detailed design including the details necessary to manage the supply of these components according to the national (CEI) and international (IEC/EN) electrical codes

Main responsibilities
 

• Ensure the execution of design activities according to the C&I engineering principles as well as to the best C&I engineering practices.
• Develop Technical specs, I/O lists, Instruments lists, selection of sensors and actuators, Control System Architecture, HMI schematics development, FCD / ICD schematics, wiring diagram schematics, technical evaluation of the Supplier’s offers, technical follow-up of the supplies.
• Follow up the manufacturing, the factory acceptance tests, the on-site installation and testing activities of the mentioned C&I systems/components.
• Support the on-site installation activities for C&I works
• Coordinate/Supervise both mono-disciplinary working groups, by coaching and mentoring the group itself and the individuals in technical and personal skills enabling them to deliver, and subs.
• Identify and manage the internal & external interfaces (stakeholders within the project delivery framework),
• Support Project Managers, Project Engineers as well as the working group in defending C&I design positions/solutions towards Client’s discussions and comments to engineering docs.

Main requirements:
 

• Education: MSc Degree in Electric/Electronics Engineering or equivalent.
• Professional experience: five+/ten years’ experience in C&I systems engineering in nuclear companies or in highly regulated industrial sectors.

Basic competences:
 

• • Design of new Control systems and integration of control systems in existing ecosystems (including upgrade or refurbishment of existing plant, e.g., NPP PLEX programs)
  • Experience in P&ID instrument selection, developing and reviewing instrument lists, instrument datasheets, and inline instrument sizing,
  • Design of DCS/PLC panels, cable list, and field JB termination
  • Knowledge of relevant Electrical norms and standard (e.g., CEI/EN/IEC) including functional safety (i.e. IEC 61508, IEC 61513) and Cybersecurity OT,
  • Knowledge of control/electrical cabinet schematic design software (e.g., Eplan, AutoCAD Electric, IGE+XAO),
  • Knowledge of nuclear specific codes and standard for safety application (e.g., IEEE 1E harsh and mild environment and CGD programs, RCC-E K1-K2-K3 levels, IEC) including development of nuclear safety functional requirements for C&I systems and environmental and/or seismic qualification programs
  • Knowledge of the relevant EU Directives (e.g., LV, EMC, Machinery, ATEX),
  • Experience in electrical on-site works including development of construction and commissioning documentation,

Additional competences:
 

• • Reading and programming PLCs (mainly SIEMENS), NI LabView and ABB platforms/controllers
  • Experience in engineering design activities relating to LV systems both at the plant distribution architecture level and at the interface level between LV PCs/MCCs, sub-distribution boards and plant C&I systems (applying legacy methods or digital buses e.g., IEC 61850) for nuclear applications,
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills,
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks within the assigned SoW, and meet deadlines,
  • Ability to work effectively in a team within a multi-cultural environment collaborating with other professionals,
  • Capability to take initiative, with a proactive attitude and personal drive, (i.e. critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making skills,
  • Attention to detail, quality, accuracy, and adaptability,
  • Ability to manage relationships: customer/supplier, between partners (in national or international JVs),
  • Good knowledge of English language (spoken and written, fluent),
  • No preclusion to trip’s time, duration, and destination.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.