Job Description

Centrica are going through an exciting period of change. We\xe2\x80\x99re evolving to

become a truly purpose-led organisation, helping millions of customers to live more sustainably, simply, and affordably. We truly believe that we have a huge role to play in helping the nation to cut carbon emissions and prepare for a net zero future, and it\xe2\x80\x99s a role we are immensely proud of.

An opportunity to play your part: As the successful candidate you will be

responsible for overseeing all aspects of the lifecycle of industrial control systems, with a primary focus on CHP technology. This includes collaborating with business and engineering teams, designing, implementing, and troubleshooting systems. You will play a pinnacle part in the design of systems to meet new business requirements to continue to innovate and improve in the field.

The day to day

• Architect, design and implement new low-level interfaces for engineering communication and control systems, using high level programming languages and control systems protocols, with a primary focus on CHP technology.
• Central communication from third-line CHP interface/control support requirements from operations and maintenance engineering teams.
• Establish firmware requirements and work with third parties to make firmware recommendations and changes
• Work alongside OT software engineering personnel to develop interfaces with Controls Systems management and reporting software.
• Develop processes for OT management to optimise efficiencies in the use of control systems across the Centrica Business Solutions business.
• Work closely with other Centrica OT professionals to collaborate on development and influence OT systems strategy.
• Work with Centrica IT and Security teams to promote understanding of OT systems and make improvements where necessary to align with security best practices.

About you

• Broad understanding of industrial control systems and operational technologies (OT).
• Substantial engineering background with understanding of CHP (Combined Heat and Power) engine technologies.
• Significant experience working with Industrial Control Systems bus technologies including CANbus and Modbus.
• Ability to design interfaces using low level protocols including but not limited to: CANopen, SAE J1939, ModbusTCP, ModbusRTU.
• TCP/IP and sockets, XML, HTML, HTTP/S, RTOS (Realtime operating systems).
• Programming languages: Ability to use C for embedded systems.
• The ability to design and adapt code for CHP communication/management interfaces.
• Understanding of electrical/engineering control panel drawings.
• Good mechanical and electrical engineering knowledge.
• Understanding of the function of control systems firmware.
• Control Systems / OT product implementation and support capability.
• Autonomous and self-motivated professional with hands-on mentality.
• Good people skills and client-oriented approach.
• Responsive to changing business requirements and technologies.
• Ability to coordinate various internal subject-matter experts to put together a complete solution (teamwork, agility).
• Professional and structured communication style both internally and externally.

What\xe2\x80\x99s on offer

• Competitive salary and bonus potential.
• Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Funded Healthcare Plan.
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers, electric car lease scheme & travel insurance.

At Centrica we embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team \xe2\x80\x93 a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap and would love to see more females, people of colour and LGBTQ+ employees, as well as those from a variety of cultures and ethnicity to veterans and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but to add to it!

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This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.

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