DCS/Control System Engineer

 Working as our DCS Engineer you will be a key player in supporting reliable operation, improvements, maintaining optimum availability and promoting safe utilisation and operation of a high merit power station by effective management of the installed ABB Distributed Control System (DCS). Enfield, Grain & Taylors Lane ("EGTL") are a collection of Power Plants in Uniper's UK portfolio in the South East. EGTL play a key role in Unipers transition to a low carbon future, generating over 1820MW of combined electricity when there is insufficient renewable power and providing security of supply to over 5 million homes and businesses in the UK. We have a diverse team of highly talented and experienced Engineers, who work as part of an integrated structure in Engineering and Operations spanning all three sites, this gives us a real community feel. We're also innovating new ways to deliver cleaner energy across the world, Making our Net Zero commitment a reality   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• You will be responsible for proactive day to day maintenance and support of the site DCS infrastructure.
• Managing and implementing SIL and Cybersecurity procedures.
• Coaching and developing technicians and others not normally involved in day to day DCS Engineering throughout the station.
• You will be fully committed and flexible in order to meet challenging business requirements and carry out all duties with a minimum of supervision including 24/7 call-out, or remote dial in support.
• Engineering, implementation and commissioning of plant improvements that require modification of the DCS system, its code or process parameters.
• To coordinate and support re-commissioning activities and return to service of units post outage.
• Management of own budgets and contracts and be able to forecast, track budgets , monitor the progress and quality of work undertaken as part of the role.
• Based at the Enfield site you will also have a support function across two other sites in the South East.

Your profile

Essential

• Familiar with ABB AC160, AC450, and 800xa systems
• An HNC or engineering craft based qualification in an appropriate engineering discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent with appropriate industrial experience.
• A good working knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation and standards to NEBOSH/IOSH as appropriate, or equivalent.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Siemens PCS7 systems would be advantageous.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Have a broad understanding of Power Station operations; including knowledge and experience of maintenance activities in an engineering skill enabling you to carry out  the repair, and overhaul of a wide range of mechanical plant.

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

Dominic.Lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.