Software Commissioning Test Lead
On site
Reading, United Kingdom
Freelance
23-04-2025
Job Specifications
Software Commissioning Test Team Leader
Job location: Reading - Onsite
Contract duration: 6 months (Outside IR35)
Working hours: 40-50 hours per week
Our Client an Engineering company are seeking a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader for a contract position of 6 months Outside IR35 in Reading, UK
Role
As a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader you will supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant and accurate testing is achieved and specialize in Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
Responsibilities
As a Software Commissioning Test Team Leader you will review Commissioning documentation and Safe System of work and ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work is followed by all involved in the activity. Work to an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work and co-ordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.
You will seek approval, apply, record, monitor & remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aid’s and raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support, when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during the commissioning stage.
In the event of uncertainty, the Software Commissioning Test Team Leader is to halt the commissioning activity, brief those involved why, and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support. In the event of an incident resulting in harm to personnel or damage to equipment the team leader is to control the situation and make safe to prevent further injury, damage or loss.
Skills & Qualifications
Software Commissioning Test Team Leader will have hands on experience of Siemens PLC and SCADA systems.
Experience of Control panels, electrical installation and Instrumentation solutions.
Experience of testing and on-site commissioning is essential
Excellent H&S awareness – SSSTS or SMSTS preferred
CSCS card or equivalent - essential
Experience of some or all of the following is desirable:
Plant Historians, Network design and configuration, Cyber Security, Functional Safety
Industrial Protocol Knowledge (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, OPC etc)
Important: The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance on commencement of the contract.
About the Company
Belcan, a Cognizant company is a global supplier of engineering, manufacturing & supply chain, workforce and government IT solutions to customers in the aerospace, defense, commercial vehicles & automotive, industrial, and private sector. We engineer better outcomes for our customers – from jet engines, airframe, and avionics to heavy vehicles, automobiles, and cybersecurity. Taking a partnering approach to provide solutions that are adaptable, integrated, and value added, we have been earning the trust of our customers fo... Know more
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