IPP Controls Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Mar 25, 2026.
Aggreko is the global leader in providing temporary power, temperature control, and energy solutions. As the energy transition gains momentum, our projects are becoming increasingly complex, with a critical reliance on control systems and operational technology. We’re seeking a visionary leader to shape our digital and control strategy and drive transformative change.
Benefits:
Opportunity to make your mark in this newly created role
Work from home or in the office, Hybrid
Competitive compensation
Paid training programs and tuition reimbursement
Safety-focused culture
Community volunteering program
A range of career development opportunities
The Project Control Systems Lead will be responsible for standardising and leading the controls systems design and delivery with third parties on our IPP Power Solution projects. You will manage the delivery of control systems within power station projects, reporting to the project delivery team. This role focuses on coordinating and implementing industrial control system solutions while ensuring seamless integration between equipment vendors, controls contractors, and internal stakeholders. The position plays a crucial role in project execution by managing the technical aspects of control system delivery within the overall project framework.
Responsibilities
Oversee the delivery and integration of industrial control systems within complex power station projects
Lead the technical design and implementation of industrial control systems within project scope
Prepare control system scopes of work aligned with project requirements
Review and approve control system designs, configurations, and documentation
Coordinate closely with project delivery teams, engineering disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment with schedules, technical requirements, and overall project objectives
Provide technical leadership across control system design, PLC/SCADA implementation, system architecture validation, testing, and commissioning
Support the evaluation and selection of control system contractors
Manage day-to-day interactions with controls contractors
Coordinate between equipment vendors and controls contractors to ensure seamless integration
Manage vendor interfaces and contribute field insights to product development
Be accountable for quality, compliance, documentation, and system performance during commissioning.
Identify project risks related to control systems
What you will bring
A Bachelors Degree or higher in Electrical and /or Controls Systems Engineering
Deep industrial controls expertise, including PLC’s and SACAD platforms, gained in 5-10 years of experience in industrial control systems
Experience with CODESYS and AVEVA PlantSCADA would be advantageous
Strong commercial experience relating to vendor selection and relationship management from tender through to commissioning including 3rd party vendors
Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols
Knowledge of power station / power generation operations and control systems
Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations
Strong understanding of equipment interfaces and protocols
Experience with system integration within larger project contexts
Ideally have renewable energy experience, managing the complexity of integrating hybrid systems
Track record of successful project delivery in a technical lead role
Experience in vendor coordination and management
Background in project execution environments
Why join Aggreko?
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:
Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There’s a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other.
Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly.
Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together.
Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.
Equal employment opportunity
We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.
We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.