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Controls Engineer

  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4NF
  • Salary: £50000 - £70000 per annum, Benefits: Usual company benefits- occupational pension scheme - discretionary bonus - paid holidays (33 days stats inc.) - healthcare
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted 21 days ago

  • Sector: Oil, Gas and Petrochemical, Renewables
  • Contact: Huw Guariento
  • Contact Email: huw.guariento@nrl.co.uk
  • Contact Phone: 0191 415 3300
  • Start Date: 06 October 2025
  • Expiry Date: 06 November 2025
  • Job Ref: V-303605

Controls Engineer - Successful applicants will join multi-disciplined engineering teams delivering projects from concept, through to commissioning.

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Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

  • Design of control system circuits.

  • Generating control system design specifications.

  • Developing PLC software, HMI/SCADA systems and software.

  • Simulating and testing PLC and HMI software.

  • Configuring and commissioning inverter software drives.

  • Electrical schematic checking and approval.

  • Calculations and architecture checks.

  • Functional safety studies.

  • Reviewing designs against DNV standards.

  • Selecting and procuring control system components.

  • Contributing to sales proposals.

  • Liaising with suppliers for expediting purposes.

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Applicant Requirements:

  • Experience in the design and commissioning of safety automation and control systems for equipment in marine and/or hazardous environments.

  • Understanding of PLC programming for both safety and process applications, including the application of Functional Safety principles.

  • Experience with DNV and SIL.

  • A degree-level qualification, or equivalent.

  • A valid UK driving licence.


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