Principal Controls Engineer

Job Title: Principal Controls Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Whitehaven

Working Pattern: Hybrid - typically 3 days per week in the office

Role Information

We're looking for a Controls Engineer to join a specialist engineering team supporting the development, maintenance and enhancement of advanced control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of technically challenging projects, collaborating with internal teams, customers and suppliers to deliver reliable, high-quality engineering solutions.

You'll play a key role in managing control system projects, supporting service contracts and implementing product upgrades, while ensuring all work is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing and coordinating control system development projects and implementing modifications to gas turbine control logic.
Maintaining, troubleshooting and upgrading control system hardware, including processors, I/O cards and network infrastructure.
Providing technical support and fault-finding assistance to plant operations and maintenance teams.
Working closely with suppliers, providing technical oversight and support throughout project delivery.
Planning, specifying and witnessing Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
Investigating process control issues, identifying root causes and delivering effective technical solutions.
Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, including operating manuals, test procedures and engineering reports.
Ensuring all engineering activities comply with Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) policies and company procedures.
Supporting product upgrades, system improvements and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

Qualifications & Experience

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

A qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of process control principles and control system methodologies.
Experience with control system programming, commissioning, troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret technical data and implement effective solutions.
A proven ability to deliver high-quality engineering work within agreed timescales and budgets.
The ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

Interested?

If you're looking to take the next step in your engineering career and work on innovative control system projects, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your application.

We aim to respond to every applicant. However, due to the volume of applications received, if you haven't heard from us within 14 days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.

About Rullion

This permanent opportunity is being advertised by Rullion Ltd.

Since 1978, Rullion has connected exceptional talent with organisations ranging from innovative start-ups to major household names. As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on building long-term relationships through an honest, collaborative and people-focused approach.

Rullion provides specialist recruitment and talent consultancy services across a broad range of sectors, helping clients secure the skilled professionals they need to succeed.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed