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This role supports the wider engineering team in delivering innovative and robust energy solutions that meet customer requirements.\nPower without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers’ worlds on. From world-class events that last a few weeks to mining operations and remote communities who rely on us for decades.\nWhat you’ll do as [role]:\nDesign, develop, and implement control system solutions for power generation and distribution projects.\n\nProgram and configure PLCs, develop Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and configure control and monitoring systems.\n\nConfigure protection settings and systems, including protection relays, for power generation and distribution applications.\n\nSupport the tuning of controllers to optimise generator and distribution system performance, including fuel efficiency, power quality, and transient response.\n\nAssist in the commissioning and testing of control and protection systems both in-house and on-site.\n\nPrepare technical documentation, including specifications, design reports, and test procedures, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.\n\nYou are:\nBachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.\n\nProven experience in controls and protection systems engineering, preferably within the power generation and distribution industry.\n\nStrong technical skills in designing, programming, and operating control systems, including PLCs and HMI development.\n\nHands-on experience with generator-specific controllers, ECUs, digital AVRs, and controls for distribution assets like switchgear and transformers.\n\nExperience in protection relay settings and configurations for power generation and distribution.\n\nExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills, with strong communication and teamwork abilities.\n\nHere’s what you’ll get:\nA competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)\n\nHybrid working\n\nGenerous holiday entitlement, with option to ‘buy’ or ‘sell‘\n\nDiscounts & perks\n\nAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle\n\nOur people are can-do, positive, resilient and persistent. 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