Software Controls Engineer
Renewable Energy & Industrial Automation
With a background in industrial automation across marine, energy, and heavy industry environments, I provide contract Controls Engineering support focused on Siemens TIA Portal, HMI/SCADA development, and commissioning delivery across the UK and Europe.
My work spans shore-to-ship power integration, hydrogen production systems, steel plant upgrades, and drive control applications. I combine structured software development with practical site experience, ensuring solutions are robust, diagnosable, and ready for real industrial operation.
Engineering Approach
I focus on delivering automation systems that are not only functional, but maintainable and commissioning-ready.
My approach includes:
- Structured PLC software development aligned with Siemens programming guidelines
- ISA-101 compliant HMI design prioritising clarity, consistency, and operator usability
- Defined alarm philosophy with severity structuring and diagnostic transparency
- Robust communication architecture (Profinet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA)
- Simulation-first development using PLC SIM and virtualised environments
- Clear tag structures and reusable libraries to support long-term maintainability
This structured methodology allows efficient FAT/SAT execution and reduces commissioning risk.
Industry Experience
Drive & Motion Control Systems
Integration and commissioning of SINAMICS drive platforms, motor test facilities, and multi-mode operational systems with detailed HMI visualisation.
Energy & Hydrogen
Support in hydrogen production facility development and industrial energy monitoring systems, including power meter integration, PID control strategies, and SCADA architecture preparation.
Marine & Offshore
Delivery support for shore-to-ship power systems, static frequency converters, and vessel-installed automation platforms. Experience includes drive integration, Modbus data acquisition, OPC configuration, and full I/O validation during commissioning.
Steel & Heavy Industry
SCADA upgrades, redundancy deployment, drive system modifications, and data logging infrastructure within active production environments.
Technical Capability Snapshot
Working Engagement
I operate as an independent contract Controls Engineer available for UK and EU-based projects.
Support can include:
- Remote PLC/HMI development
- On-site commissioning and I/O validation
- FAT/SAT participation
- Drive & communication troubleshooting
- SCADA deployment and configuration
I am accustomed to working within multi-disciplinary teams, contributing to structured project delivery in regulated industrial environments.