PLC Software Engineer

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Role: PLC Software EngineerLocation: Nailsea (Bristol, BS48 1BS)Duration: 4/6 months initially Rate: £50 - £60/hour Role Summary/PurposeSoftware Engineers will work within a dedicated Project Team for a leading Oil and Gas company. He / She may be required to work on one or more projects concurrently as agreed with the Engineering Operations Leader and the Software Team Leader. Essential ResponsibilitiesDaily follow up of own tasks to ensure technical schedule attainment.Reporting of project progress and resource status on a regular basis to the Lead Engineer on the project.Technical input to & review of project plans as required.Provide assistance to the Supply Chain Management Function as and when necessary to assist with the procurement and Sub-Contracting activities.Preparation of Project Requirements and Design Specifications.Preparation of the Software Products Requirements, Design and Interface Specifications.Preparation of Test Requirements for specific software applications/units to standards as defined within the Codes of Practice.Preparation of supplementary Project/Product documentation.Technical liaison with the Unit specialists - Reviewing solutions to ensure cross-project standardisation and optimisation of engineering resource.Review all relevant analyses to verify findings and recommendations are acted upon.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/RequirementsBachelor or Master's degree in Engineering or Science based discipline or equivalent knowledge and experienceProven automation experience with specific focus on PLC and HMI technologiesExperience in using analytical tools to aid & enhance product/offering developmentExperience delivering projects on small scalesAbility to travel internationally as required at short notice.Strong inter-personal and communication skillsKnowledge sharing capabilitiesExcellent report writing & presentation skillsAbility to provide Lead Engineer updates in a concise and accurate manner Desired CharacteristicsPractical knowledge of NPI and project requisition processesAn understanding of Subsea Topside architecture and ability to translate that into a winning subsea offering.An understanding of Topside S/W methodologies and development processes & ownership of process improvements and qualityProduction Control Systems knowledgeOffshore certified and trainedProduct Lifecycle management (PLM) knowledge