EC&I Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum with bonus based on performance, with company car or car allowance and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday, days.

Location: Hybrid working with home working and office-based work in Rugby, CV23 9HH. With extensive national travel.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community 

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What you'll be doing:

• The role of the PLC/SCADA Engineer will form an integral part of Veolia’s Industrial Control & Information Systems department, covering the whole of the UK. Within TDE ECI, a systems engineeering team and a service team work closely together to both install and maintain the Plant Management Systems across Veolia’s wide customer base.

• The job will primarily include for the design, engineering/programming and commissioning of PLCs and SCADA/HMI’s that form part of Veolia’s Plant Management Systems (PMS). 

• Control System specification interpretation, in order to carry out programming tasks and/or development of detailed software specifications in various formats 

• P&ID plus associated plant drawings (including electrical panel drawings) interpretation in order to carry out the graphical element design of SCADA and HMI 

• Software design and engineering/programming and testing of but not limited to PLCs based on Allen Bradley CompactLogix and SLC families using RSLogix 500 and 5000 software

• SCADA design and engineering/programming and testing of but not limited to Rockwell RSView32, FTView SE SCADA platforms and ICONICS

• HMI design and engineering/programming and testing of but not limited to Rockwell PanelView and Fanuc systems

• Pre-Commissioning/Factory Acceptance Testing (normally office environment) of PLC & SCADA/HMI

• Functional Commissioning/Site Acceptance Testing (where and as required) of PLC & SCADA/HMI, including field instrumentation, metering and control panles wiring checks, modifications e.g. polarity change

• Production and compilation and control of associated data, configuration and commissioning systems documentation.

• PLC & SCADA/HMI System Training and Handover activities.

• To carry out Technical Support by methodically diagnosing PLC and SCADA problems using efficient fault finding techniques and undertaking corrective actions.

• Identify cost effective C&I enhancements leading to efficiency and productivity gains.

• Metering and instrucmantion configuration and readings validation.

What we're looking for:

• Work in a team environment and happily/constructively engage as a team member.

• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team.

• Assist colleagues/staff at a technical level where required. 

• Work safely and adhere to Permit to Work systems and ability to compile RAMS.

• To conduct all activities in a professional manner at all times and follow company procedures.

• Ensure that administration requirements are completed on time and all necessary documents/records maintained accurately.

• Clean Driving licence & happy to travel (UK and ROI).

• Willing and able to work on site and take hotel accommodation for extended periods of time (UK and ROI).

• Experienced with Allen Bradley SLC, MicroLogix and CompactLogix family of PLCs; experience with RSView32 and FTViewSE SCADA systems; experience with Rockwell PanelView and Funuc HMIs

• Working knowledge and experience of PID control 

• Be conversant with specifications, flow charts, PFD’s and P&ID’s

• 5 years minimum, previous experience with all the above systems noted.

• Maintain regular open and honest lines of communication.

• An excellent communicator – written and verbal.

• To work to the Company’s Mission Vision and Values and Quality Systems.

• It is essential you have a Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering (or related subject).

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.