Posted Position Title Software PLC / SCADA Engineer

Job Number	1863099
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	At GE Oil & Gas, we’re powering potential. Whether we’re developing technologies to make extraction safer and more efficient, or subsea devices that will usher in a new phase in drilling, GE’s Oil & Gas teams are committed to creating the high-tech products and solutions that solve some of the world’s toughest problems. Join us and you’ll find yourself in a flexible, creative environment that fosters the groundbreaking intellectual property and patents that make GE a global leader. Here you’ll have the opportunity to take control of your career within the engineering and business worlds, surrounded by diverse, credentialed talent who work together to make a real difference. If you’re a passionate, sound decision maker who thrives on the pursuit of perfection, then join GE in creating the next generation of oil and gas innovations and technologies that will impact the globe for generations to come.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit UK Border Agency website.
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Engineering/Technology
Function Segment	Product Design and Development
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	United Kingdom
City	Nailsea
Postal Code	BS48 1BS
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	Software Engineer will work within a dedicated Team. He / She may be required to work on one or more projects concurrently as agreed with the Software Engineering Manager. The Software Engineer is responsible assisting with technical support through the manufacturing and test of the project deliverables. A key role and requirement for the Software Engineer is to ensure the quality of the software engineering work.
Essential Responsibilities	Be part of a small team of software engineers.  Reporting of project progress on a regular basis.  Provide assistance to the Supply Chain Management Department as and when necessary to assist with the procurement activities.  Preparation of Project Requirements and Design Specifications.  Preparation of the Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface  Preparation of Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice.  Helping to ensure that System and unit Design Specifications comply with the contractual safety standards.  Preparation and reviewing of supplementary Project/Product documentation.  Provide technical support and guidance to other disciplines.  Technical liaison with the Unit specialists.  Support of technical and project execution audits imposed by clients.  Software engineering support during various test phases.  Attend project close-out meetings/lessons learned.
Qualifications/Requirements	Degree / HND qualified (or equivalent) in an Engineering field.  Have a proven Software Engineering background in PLC / SCADA systems (at least one of the following). Mainstream PLC e.g. Rockwell ControlLogix (Ladder, SFC, FBD)  Mainstream SCADA e.g. Wonderware Intouch  Have experience of working with codes of practice and national and international standards.  Have proven experience working within a team of software engineers.  Be capable of working to and within the Contract articles.  Be able to communicate effectively – verbal and written English.  Be capable of multi-tasking and working to agreed schedules and be ‘commercially aware’ in engineering solutions.  Flexibility to work across a various range of Company products within the software discipline.
Desired Characteristics	Member of the BCS or other professional body.  Preferred experience of communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, TCP/IP and CANOpen.  Offshore working experience.