We’re the UK's largest ports operator with a network of 21 ports around Britain. We handle around one quarter of the UK's seaborne trade and contribute £7.5 billion to our economy every year.
It’s a story we’re proud of but it doesn’t end there. We’re transforming our business and embracing the future.
We offer a vast range of roles spanning the UK, all rooted in a culture that welcomes diversity, fosters talent, encourages internal movement and progression, and places safety as our number one priority.
We're currently looking to recruit a Senior Controls Systems Technician to join the Humber team and lead with the planning and delivery of all electrical control systems within the Humber, including PLC’s and computer technology. The role will be responsible for managing a team of five covering assets across the port estate, including PLCs, radar systems, CCTV, Control systems and Radio systems.
Key Accountabilities
- Keep in regular contact with operations staff to ensure all equipment is available when required ensuring any necessary repair works are undertaken as quickly as possible in a cost effective and safe manner.
- Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with all relevant Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work modifying as required due to changes in working methods and or the introduction of new regulations.
- Keep up to date with all safety regulations and new technical innovations to provide advice and support to the maintenance and project teams.
- Assist the Ports Maintenance Managers with work planning to ensure the most efficient use is made of the resources available to carryout maintenance works.
- Identify and prepare cost estimates for both present and future capital expenditure and maintenance works relating to Electrical Control Systems.
- Develop and assist the maintenance teams with ongoing PLC and control system familiarisation training.
- Formulate fault finding systems in order to assist the maintenance department in break down situations.
- Liaise with the Maintenance Manager on matters relating to both availability of parts and stocking levels.
- Lead on delivery of Control projects within the Project Department; from project scope, tendering, sub-contract management, delivery and commissioning of schemes.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in electrical/electronic engineering
- Excellent fault finding and problem diagnosis skills
- Working knowledge of UHF/VHF radio communications, RADAR, and UAIS systems desirable
- Working knowledge of digital communications and networking protocols
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft applications, some programming experience advantageous
- Knowledge of health and safety practices
- Full driving license essential
Additional Information:
When joining ABP you will find an environment that is both welcoming and challenging. We reward our employees well and offer a generous remuneration package, employer pension, private health insurance and a range of other benefits.
Please note that ABP undertake random screening for substance abuse and operate a zero-tolerance policy. A medical will be required before starting this position also.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their background, which helps us to provide a diverse and inclusive working environment.
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