Principal Controls Engineer

Job Title:

Principal Controls Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Whitehaven

Working Pattern:
Hybrid - typically 3 days per week in the office

We're looking for a Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-quality engineering solutions.

You’ll play a key role in managing control system projects, supporting service contracts and implementing product upgrades, while ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

• Managing and coordinating control system development projects and implementing modifications to gas turbine control logic.
• Maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading control system hardware, including processors, I/O cards and network infrastructure.
• Providing technical support and fault-finding assistance to plant operations and maintenance teams.
• Working closely with suppliers, providing technical oversight and support throughout project delivery.
• Planning, specifying and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Investigating process control issues, identifying root causes and delivering effective technical solutions.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including operating manuals, test procedures and engineering reports.
• Ensuring all engineering activities comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and company procedures.
• Supporting product upgrades, system improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

• A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of process control principles and control system methodologies.
• Experience with control system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and implement effective solutions.
• A proven ability to deliver high-quality engineering work within agreed timescales and budgets.
• The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

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