Senior Automation & Control Engineer

Amec Foster Wheeler ,
Woking, Surrey

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Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting a Senior Engineer with significant experience in Automation and Control to support our projects in Woking. This position is open to candidates looking for either contract or permanent placements. Applicants must be British or EEA national and be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. The Senior Engineer will support the implementation of projects in line with company objectives including continuous improvement of margin, customer satisfaction, schedule, working capital and safety performance. Responsibilities/Duties + Provides Expertise in at least one Automation Technical Area + Plays a primary role in defining Automation and Controls deliverable requirement and system design + Supports the Lead Engineer in accomplishing project objectives + Applies integration concepts to a wide variety of systems and across multiple vendor platforms. + Leads technical aspects of automation project design and/or implementation for assigned activities + Leads and implements the configuration, database and/or programming activities for assigned activities + Prepares and reviews engineering studies, design drawings and documents and material and equipment specifications + Resolves specialty related engineering issues by applying accepted principles, codes and standards + Minimum BSc Degree or equivalent demonstratable experience + Significant experience and competency in Automation and Control Engineering + Good general knowledge of each engineering discipline with previous experience in directing personnel in an Automation and Controls Lead role + Detailed experience with multiple system implementation project and/or control system platforms + Established expertise in technical aspects of automation project execution in at least one technical area or system + Experience in various industries and can be recognised as specialist in a specific engineering field + Must have thorough knowledge of engineering practices, methodologies and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, international codes and standards, procedures, and specifications + Knowledge of modern automation and control applications, tools, methodologies or equal training/experience + Good working knowledge of current industry specific technology and the application of current engineering software/tools and trends + Inquisitive, well organised and have a keen eye for detail + Able to operate in an integrated team environment supporting and leading others with a desire and ability to build trust and respect throughout the team Required Technologies + Rockwell Studio 5000 + Rockwell FactoryTalk View SE + Rockwell ControlLogix + Rockwell CompactLogix + Rockwell PLC5 Wood is a global leader in the delivery of project, engineering and technical services to energy and industrial markets. We operate in more than 60 countries, employing around 60,000 people, with revenues of over $10 billion. We provide performance-driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning across a broad range of industrial markets, including the upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas, power & process, environment and infrastructure, clean energy, mining, nuclear, and general industrial sectors. www.woodplc.com We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. Published Position Title: Senior Automation & Control Engineer Requisition ID: 2020-75395 Name: Agency / Contract External Company Name: Wood Plc External Company URL: