Software Commissioning Test Team Leader

Do you have demonstrable hands on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA Systems?
Are you experienced in the development of control panels, electrical installation, and instrumentation solutions?
Would you be interested in a new contracting opportunity, where you will be working with a leading engineering and maintenance provider at the forefront of driving sustainable solutions to key UK projects?
The Opportunity
Due to successful project expansion, a incredible opportunity has arisen to have the chance of joining a well-established UK engineering business, as an experienced software Commissioning Test Team Leader, located in Reading.
The role
As a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader, you will supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved.
This role has been deemed inside / outside of IR35 subject to a full IR35 Status Determination.
Your duties and responsibilities will be

• As a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader, you will review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
• Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity.
• Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.
• Seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aid’s.
• Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support, when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
• In the event of uncertainty, the TTL is to halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved why, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support.
• In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment the TTL is to control the situation and make safe to prevent further injury, damage or loss. The TTL must then preserve the seen for investigation and withdraw all personnel.
• Ensure the final state of plant configuration (post commissioning) is as expected in the commissioning document or agreed with the commissioning manager.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Hands on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems
• A good appreciation of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions
• Experience of testing and on-site commissioning is essential
• Excellent H&S awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS preferred
• CSCS card or equivalent - essential.

It’s great if you also have the following

• Plant Historians.
• Network design and configuration.
• Cyber Security.
• Functional Safety.
• Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc).

Get in touch now
If you're seeking a new challenge where you will utilise your leadership skills to drive the development of key UK projects then apply now or contact Elizabeth Pimblatt via LinkedIn.
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