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R0001186 C&I Engineer UK (Open)
We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.
We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.
Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/
Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.
Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/
Job Description Summary:
As a member of the Operational Solutions & Delivery team under the Asset Performance department, the Instrumentation & Control Engineer will oversee the development, implementation and management of technical solutions that ensure Nadara’s Wind and Solar Plants operate according to regulatory and business requirements.
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
Development
- Develop, implement and test solutions to provide visibility and control of the plant’s electrical infrastructure
- Deliver solutions to enhance plant control capability and support the delivery of grid regulation requirements
- Review technical documentation for new plants (i.e. wind, solar PV, BESS) ensuring that operational requirements are captured in EPC and supply agreements
Maintenance and Support
- Manage regular maintenance of the plant’s I&C equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair defective equipment, utilizing and managing contractors where required
- Support maintenance and troubleshooting of SCADA data interfaces
Grid Code and Cyber Security Compliance
- Support Grid Code compliance through monitoring and maintenance of critical control systems, interfaces, and TSO/DSO data provision systems
- Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards by regularly assessing I&C systems for vulnerabilities, applying security updates or implementing remediation measures
Competencies & Behaviours
Essential
- Be able to interpret and understand available information to make effective and efficient decisions.
- Be able to identify solutions to concerns and challenges that arise
- Have effective communication and interpersonal skills, to be able to interact confidently with management and third-party suppliers
Essential
Skills & Knowledge
- Expert knowledge of PLC operation, programming and management (Schneider and Rockwell)
- Expert knowledge of a broad range of communication protocols used in Industrial Systems (OPC DA/UA, Modbus, IEC60870-5-104, IEC61850)
- Able to manage 3rd party service contracts
- Proficient in creating technical documentation
- Basic understanding of electrical schematics (single and multi-line diagrams)
- Basic understanding of IT/OT networks
Desirable
- Knowledge of PLC operation, programming and management (Omron and Siemens)
- Ladder programming experience
- Knowledge of other communication protocols used in Industrial Systems (MQTT, DNP3, Omron Fins)
- Knowledge of renewable energy SCADA systems
Essential
Relevant Experience
- At least 5 years’ experience in designing, implementing, and deploying Industrial I&C systems
- Experience integrating I&C data with SCADA systems, databases, and other business platforms
- Track record of I&C projects, including planning, execution, and documentation
Desirable
- Worked for 3 years or more for renewable energy companies with wind or solar plants
- Implemented plant control for compliance with UK Grid Balancing Mechanism regulation
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
Essential
Language Skills
- Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronic or Automation and Control)
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- Able to communicate in other languages as Portuguese, French, Spanish or Italian
Travel Requirements
Frequent travel across sites in the UK, and occasional travel in Europe, will be required.
Location:
Edinburgh - Home
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Subtype:
Regular
