System Engineer

Yokogawa UK has an exciting opportunity for a talented Systems Safety Engineer with high development potential and a can-do attitude. You will work as part of a cross border team and report to the Team Lead. 

The role is permanent, based in our Aberdeen or Runcorn office.

Key Responsibilities

·         Primarily you will assume a project delivery role.

·         Work in the project team to design and deliver new Yokogawa Pro-Safe hardwired safety control systems in accordance with Yokogawa’s lifecycle and engineering practices.

·         Design and execute modification workscopes for existing Yokogawa Pro-Safe hardwired safety control systems in accordance with Yokogawa’s lifecycle and engineering practices.

·         On occasions you may also be expected to assume a support role, by attending our client onshore/offshore sites to carry out maintenance, installation and commissioning activities.

·         Support our sales team to deliver quotations by preparing sales supports for projects/modifications/renewals of the support contracts.

·         Develop customer awareness of Yokogawa safety engineering capabilities.

·         Assist in supporting the department with the development / maintenance of all necessary procedures & documentation associated with IEC61508/61511 certification.

·         Assist with Training when requested, and to ensure full conversancy with the latest versions of Safety Shutdown & Distributed Control Systems.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·         Recognised qualification in either Electrical / Mechanical / Control Engineering or equivalent.

·         BOSIET/medical certificates or prepared to undergo training on commencement of the post.

·         Experience with the maintenance of Safety Shutdown & Distributed Control Systems onshore and offshore.

·         Knowledge of IEE 17th edition wiring regulations.

·         Wiring experience is desirable.

·         Functional safety experience, as well as certification is desirable.

·         Minimum of 3-5 years relevant industry experience.

·         Can demonstrate a good understanding of relay logic and PLCs.

·         Experience using Autocad.

·         Experience using Windows and Office Applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

 What you can expect:

·         Hybrid working, from home and our offices in Aberdeen / Runcorn. There will be times when your presence in the office is required, you should therefore live within commutable distance.

·         37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility required to meet customer and business needs.

·         A permanent contract with a competitive salary, depending on experience.

·         Benefits, including car allowance, pension with company contribution, bonus, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service.

·         Exciting challenges within a global organization that encourages a high degree of individual responsibility, with excellent career opportunities.

·         Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services.