Control Systems Engineer

Offshore Construction and Commissioning Automation & Telecom Discipline Lead - Offshore wind The Automation & Telecom Discipline Lead reports operationally to the CC Offshore Installation Manager for the offshore substations. The position is a 14/14 rotational role offshore in the Polish Baltic Sea, with accommodation provided on the adjacent jack-up barge. The role is responsible for leading Company follow-up of offshore construction, completion and commissioning activities within the automation and telecom discipline. Responsibilities Lead the offshore automation and telecom discipline at the OSS, ensuring activities are executed safely and in accordance with the approved design, specifications, procedures, system boundaries and project requirements.Lead Company follow-up of contractors, package suppliers and vendors, verifying progress and quality, resolving technical blockers and escalating risks to the OIM and Commissioning Lead.Cover the relevant automation, SCADA, telecom, fibre-optic and industrial network systems, including interfaces between the OSS, ONS/control room, WTGs and other project packages.Review and support the preparation of work orders, work packs, commissioning procedures, test packs and RAMS, ensuring system boundaries and execution prerequisites are verified before field execution.Coordinate and witness mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, SAT, functional and end-to-end testing.Monitor completion status in ProCoSys or the applicable completion system, including punch categorisation, closure, documentation and readiness for handover.Coordinate offshore fibre termination, patching, continuity and network testing, including dependencies with control and protection activities.Ensure technical clarifications and required changes are properly assessed, authorised, recorded and tested.Coordinate discipline interfaces with electrical, control and protection, commissioning, Operations, IT/OT, cybersecurity and other contractors.Support the safe operation, monitoring and troubleshooting of automation and telecom systems during hook-up and commissioning.Participate in daily planning, SIMOPS, control-of-work and look-ahead meetings, ensuring discipline prerequisites and resource requirements are visible.Lead and coordinate assigned engineers, inspectors and vendor representatives, including priorities, field coverage and reporting.Support system acceptance and staged handover to Operations, ensuring outstanding conditions, punches and responsibilities are clearly documented.Maintain effective cooperation with contractor and vendor teams while ensuring they retain responsibility for their contractual scope and deliverables.Complete a structured handover between back-to-back rotation holders covering system status, risks, punches, vendor actions, configuration changes and upcoming activities.Perform an assigned emergency-response role where required and maintain the necessary medical, safety, technical and offshore competence. Qualifications and experience Relevant engineering or technical qualification in automation, control, telecom, instrumentation, electrical engineering or equivalent experience.Experience in automation and telecom construction and commissioning within offshore wind, offshore substations, HV substations, oil and gas or comparable major infrastructure.Previous experience in a lead or senior supervisory role.Strong knowledge of SCADA, industrial networks, fibre-optic systems, telecom systems and commissioning practices.Experience with completion-management systems such as ProCoSys, PIMS or equivalent.Experience managing contractors, vendors, system interfaces, punches and handover to Operations.Good written and spoken English.Able to work offshore on a 14/14 rotation and meet applicable project, medical and Polish mobilisation requirements. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Offshore Construction and Commissioning Automation & Telecom Discipline Lead - Offshore wind The Automation & Telecom Discipline Lead reports operationally to the CC Offshore Installation Manager for the offshore substations. The position is a 14/14 rotational role offshore in the Polish Baltic Sea, with accommodation provided on the adjacent jack-up barge. The role is responsible for leading Company follow-up of offshore construction, completion and commissioning activities within the automation and telecom discipline. Responsibilities Lead the offshore automation and telecom discipline at the OSS, ensuring activities are executed safely and in accordance with the approved design, specifications, procedures, system boundaries and project requirements.Lead Company follow-up of contractors, package suppliers and vendors, verifying progress and quality, resolving technical blockers and escalating risks to the OIM and Commissioning Lead.Cover the relevant automation, SCADA, telecom, fibre-optic and industrial network systems, including interfaces between the OSS, ONS/control room, WTGs and other project packages.Review and support the preparation of work orders, work packs, commissioning procedures, test packs and RAMS, ensuring system boundaries and execution prerequisites are verified before field execution.Coordinate and witness mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, SAT, functional and end-to-end testing.Monitor completion status in ProCoSys or the applicable completion system, including punch categorisation, closure, documentation and readiness for handover.Coordinate offshore fibre termination, patching, continuity and network testing, including dependencies with control and protection activities.Ensure technical clarifications and required changes are properly assessed, authorised, recorded and tested.Coordinate discipline interfaces with electrical, control and protection, commissioning, Operations, IT/OT, cybersecurity and other contractors.Support the safe operation, monitoring and troubleshooting of automation and telecom systems during hook-up and commissioning.Participate in daily planning, SIMOPS, control-of-work and look-ahead meetings, ensuring discipline prerequisites and resource requirements are visible.Lead and coordinate assigned engineers, inspectors and vendor representatives, including priorities, field coverage and reporting.Support system acceptance and staged handover to Operations, ensuring outstanding conditions, punches and responsibilities are clearly documented.Maintain effective cooperation with contractor and vendor teams while ensuring they retain responsibility for their contractual scope and deliverables.Complete a structured handover between back-to-back rotation holders covering system status, risks, punches, vendor actions, configuration changes and upcoming activities.Perform an assigned emergency-response role where required and maintain the necessary medical, safety, technical and offshore competence. Qualifications and experience Relevant engineering or technical qualification in automation, control, telecom, instrumentation, electrical engineering or equivalent experience.Experience in automation and telecom construction and commissioning within offshore wind, offshore substations, HV substations, oil and gas or comparable major infrastructure.Previous experience in a lead or senior supervisory role.Strong knowledge of SCADA, industrial networks, fibre-optic systems, telecom systems and commissioning practices.Experience with completion-management systems such as ProCoSys, PIMS or equivalent.Experience managing contractors, vendors, system interfaces, punches and handover to Operations.Good written and spoken English.Able to work offshore on a 14/14 rotation and meet applicable project, medical and Polish mobilisation requirements. ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.

Control System Engineer Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen Role Details: As a Control Systems Engineer, you will provide technical expertise within our Engineering Control Systems team, working primarily on Offshore & Onshore (when required) Renewable energy projects. Working closely with the Technical Authority and project teams, you'll be responsible for leading and coordinating the Control System design and development, overseeing the complete system integration from feasibility to project handover. You will also be accountable for driving Value and Innovation for the Controls Engineering team, identifying and implementing new technologies and best practices which reduce costs and/or improve performance of assets.Some other main accountabilities will include: Working with other engineering disciplines such as Civil, Mechanical and Electrical for coordination of works.Working across and supporting several offshore project packages including Marine, ESI, Turbines and CablesTravel to control centres and offshore installations to support construction and commissioning activitiesDrafting Employers Requirement Specifications for the Control System and support the project team during the supplier selection process.Reviewing supplier documentation for compliance with company technical standards.Attending various Factory Acceptance Tests and Site Acceptance Tests for the Control System and SCADA equipment.Designing and configuring PLC based Control Systems, SCADA platforms and the associated network architectures. Role Requirements: A good understanding of the development and construction of Renewable Energy projects.Experience in the design of PLC based control systems including hardware/panel design as well as software logic and database configuration using standardised control programming languages.Demonstrable experience with typical renewables offshore control and monitoring system including maritime aids to navigation, cable monitoring and protection systems, HV control and protection systemsWorking knowledge of mission critical communications systems such as DMR, TETRA, private LTE/5G/4G and associated infrastructureExperience of design, commissioning and operations of offshore substations and installationsKnowledge of Ethernet and serial-based communication protocols, such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, ODBC, IEC 60870-5-104 and IEC61850.An understanding of OT Cyber Security industry standards and current best practices such as IEC62443.Previous experience working with any of the major WTG SCADA systems, second tier SCADA systems, remote control centres or other Renewable Energy Control Systems is desirable. An innovative mind-set and a flexible approach, along with excellent communication skills that allow you to engage effectively with varying levels of stakeholders across the business and beyondersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.