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Senior Automation Engineer

Senior Automation Engineer

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Aberdeenshire, United kingdom

Freelance

08-05-2025

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Job Specifications

Are you a Senior Automation Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? If so, please read on...
Senior Automation Engineer
Aberdeenshire - 5 days per week in office
£45–£50 per hour (Outside IR35)
12-month initial contract
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design, development, and commissioning of automation systems based on ABB 800xA and ACM 800.
Manage and deliver full project lifecycle activities, including concept design, software configuration, FAT, SAT, and offshore installation.
Collaborate with project teams and clients to ensure technical requirements and deadlines are met.
Support offshore commissioning and maintenance activities as required.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
Proven experience programming and configuring ABB 800xA and ACM 800 systems.
Strong background in automation and control engineering with full project lifecycle involvement.
Offshore Survival Certificate (BOSIET or equivalent).
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Desirable Experience:
Familiarity with legacy ABB systems such as AC450 or Safeguard.
Experience with virtual machines (VMware or equivalent).
Offshore work experience with live system cutovers or upgrades.
If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Alex Hooton at JAM Recruitment as soon as possible.

About the Company

Since 2000, JAM has delivered contract and permanent talent solutions across a number of specialist sectors. We've developed best practice techniques that are fully scalable and flexible to your needs. Our specialist knowledge and cutting edge technology helps us to provide our clients with high calibre candidates. We have become the recruitment partner of choice through developing a network of over 7 million candidates and placing over 15,000 professionals into our core specialisms. JAM believes that building close partn... Know more