Senior Systems Engineer

NES Fircroft are currently recruiting for a Senior Systems Engineer for our client, who are a global technology leader in electrification and automation.

Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Aberdeen (travel included) 
Permanent position

Role Overview

To ensure the Service portfolio is delivered effectively according to ABB standard processes and safety guidelines to satisfy customers. Execute technical support, act as specialist and solve problems in own expertise area. Proactively communicate with both the customer and ABB sales teams to ensure customer needs are understood and business opportunities utilized for Service growth.  The role will be based in Aberdeen and will require travel to our offices in UK and customer sites (both onshore and offshore).

Main Accountabilities

• Understand and update existing hardware and software modules for the development and maintenance of ABB’s Control System products
• Preparation of Design Specifications, Test Procedures, Method Statements and Scopes of Work for modifications and upgrades as required. 
• Conduct the assurance, integration and testing of hardware and software modules
• Deliver updates to the existing products and roll out new products through working closely with different stakeholders, including the customer and the end user
• Support Bids and Proposals team in generation of quotations
• Be available on an ‘on call’ basis to advise customers out of hours and, if necessary, make unscheduled site visits
• Advises clients as to maintenance procedures, site planning, operational methods, process measurement and control strategies and schemes
• Promotes sales of maintenance services and equipment, including spare parts, and advises Sales department of possible sales leads
• Compile Site Visit Reports and ensure follow-up actions and recommendations are acknowledged
• Ensure Cyber Security Systems and Procedures are maintained.
• Provision of ad-hoc support and site attendance as requested.
• System Modifications and interpretation of SOR’s from Client base
• Spares and Lifecycle Management
• Management and Coordination of Ad-Hoc Work-scopes

Interactions

• PAEN UK Service Management Tea
• Client interaction
• Business Development/Account/Sales Manager
• Technical Specialists/Consultants

Challenges

• Manage customer expectations and deliver high quality solutions to ABB customers
• Drive towards continual improvement
• Managing changing priorities/activities
• Scheduling sufficient time for progress reporting whilst satisfying additional client expectations
• Coordination of delegated activities
• Access to suitable resource when required
• Effective communication

Requirements 
Essential

• Correct safety & integrity mindset
• Have a strong application background
• Have working knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, Industrial Networks and Cyber Security
• You will have a willingness to learn and ability to innovate
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• A self-starter with the ability to work on his or her own initiative, plan well and follow through to project completion
• Be flexible and prepared to travel to customer sites on occasion.

Desirable

• Practical, hands-on experience
• Offshore certification
• Good knowledge and understanding of ABB 800xA Control Systems
• Cyber Security awareness
• Knowledge of Process control and loop performance
• Functional Safety certification

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.