Lead Process Control & Automation Engineer

Overview

Oversee design, testing, and deployment of automation systems for power conversion projects.

Key Responsibilities

• automation design
• dcs development
• system validation
• project coordination
• technical support
• compliance

Tasks

-Specifying, designing, and documenting automation systems for a diverse range of processes and technologies throughout the project lifecycle. -Coordinating, planning, leading, and executing projects to meet on-time delivery, cost, and quality targets. -Providing technical support on designed products to internal teams and customers. -Designing and developing DCS (Distributed Control Systems) for power and automation projects, including the complete design of system architectures, DCS PLC software, HMI SCADA software, and DCS hardware. -Verifying, validating, and testing automation systems. -Ensuring that automation solutions comply with company policies, health and safety standards, legal regulations, and cybersecurity requirements.

Requirements

• chartered engineer
• plc programming
• hmi/scada
• industrial protocols
• electrical degree
• customer service

What You Bring

-Openness for short term travel to support commissioning activities domestically and overseas. -Knowledge/awareness of Operational Technology (OT) cyber security. -Chartered Engineer status or working towards achieving it. -Proven experience in industrial manufacturing processes (rolling mills, process lines, plate mills, power plants, etc.). -Familiarity with hardware design principles (hardware specification, Bill of Materials, procurement, CAD drawings, hardware build, quality control and hardware testing). -Practical knowledge of industrial communication protocols, e.g. ICE61850, DNP3, IEC104, TCP/IP, OPCUA/OPC, Profinet, Profibus, Modbus (RTU/TCP/UDP), etc. -Excellent customer service orientation and proactive problem-solving abilities. -Knowledge of power generation and grid stability systems. -Proven experience of PLC programming (IEC 61131-3, Function block, Ladder logic, Structured text, etc.) -A relevant degree in Electrical, Electronics or Industrial Control Systems Engineering (or equivalent), or significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment. -Sound knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems programming (iFIX, Cimplicity, Proficy, InTouch, WinCC, etc.)

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Benefits

-26 days vacation + bank holidays. -Attractive compensation. -Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance. -A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.

About Ge Vernova

-Traces roots back to Edison and Alstom, merging power, renewable, digital & financial wings. -Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, crafts large-scale gas turbines, SMRs, wind turbines, hydro and grid tech to fuel economies. -On the nuclear front, advancing small modular reactors (like BWRX‑300) in partnership with utilities and supporting semiconductor projects. -Wind prowess spans onshore, offshore and blade making—with key sites like Dogger Bank offshore and blade plants in Spain. -Electrification arm tackles grid stability: HVDC, transformers, storage, conversion, plus GridOS software powering smarter infrastructure. -Weaves finance and consulting through energy-infrastructure investments, funding solar farms to pipelines via GE Energy Financial Services.

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Security Clearance

-uk bpss clearance or uk security check (sc) may be required as part of the hiring process.