Electrical Control Systems Engineer
Location: Bishop's Stortford (CM23) | Full-time | Permanent
Salary: Up to £52,000 PA, Depending on Experience (to £25.00 p/hr)
Role summary:
We are recruiting an Electrical Control Systems Engineer, for a well-established design and build company based in the Bishops Stortford area.
The Electrical Control Systems Engineer will support the manufacture, wiring, testing and commissioning of control panels and skid-mounted process equipment. This role includes site work, including installation, commissioning and testing.
Key responsibilities:
- Wire skid-mounted equipment including valves, pumps, heaters and instrumentation
- Fit and terminate skid-mounted pneumatic equipment
- Manufacture control panels: drilling, fitting components and wiring to technical drawings
- Terminate cabling and pneumatics in control panels
- Set up systems for testing using technical drawings
- Carry out initial testing and commissioning of control systems (panels and skids)
- Support and help lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) from an electrical perspective, working alongside automation/controls
- Oversee subcontractors to ensure correct installation and workmanship standards
- Maintain accurate electrical and process drawings (schematics, wiring diagrams, P&IDs/GA drawings where applicable)
- Liaise with project teams to ensure equipment/instruments/tags are complete prior to FAT/shipment
- PAT testing and rectification of workshop electrical faults/damaged equipment
- Site installation work, including reassembly of skid wiring, on-site commissioning, fault-finding and breakdown support
- Support apprentices/junior engineers and assist with workshop stock control as required
- Work to company Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures (IMS)
Essential skills & experience:
- Experience in controls and electrical wiring (including basic panel wiring)
- Able to read and interpret electrical drawings/schematics
- Confident using workshop tools and working safely to high standards
- Comfortable working physically on steel-framed skids/systems
- Working knowledge of process equipment (pumps, valves, heat exchangers etc.)
- Good organisation and timekeeping
- Full UK driving licence
- Willingness to undertake site work and support testing/commissioning activities
Desirable:
- Electrical qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent)
- Advanced panel wiring and fault-finding experience
- Familiarity with P&IDs and GA drawings
- Experience commissioning electrical panels and skids
- Exposure to PLCs and HMIs
Apply now with your CV, highlighting relevant site, testing and commissioning experience and your notice period.
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