Controls engineer Work, Jobs in Preston, Eng (with Salaries)

OT Engineer
Westinghouse Electric Company —Preston
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Maintenance
- Programmable logic controllers
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
1d
Gate Automation Engineer
Howick Automation t/a Workform UK Ltd —Preston
- £15 - £21 an hour
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Hand tools
- Time management
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Research and Development Technical Assistant
GVS Filter Technology —Lancaster
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Analysis skills
- Data entry
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Manufacturing Engineering Project Coordinator
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Flexitime
- Employee assistance programme
Trainee Auditor
Element Materials Technology —Warrington
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Quality control
- Work from home
- Employee discount
5d
Data Engineer
Perch Group —Blackpool
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
- Life insurance
Quick apply
9d
Mobile Marine Engineer
Fleetwood marine services —Thornton Cleveleys
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Maintenance
Quick apply
Junior Developer / Database Admininstrator
C-Tec —Mawdesley
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Linux
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
3d
Junior Quality Engineer
Assystem —Preston
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
1d
Engineering Manager
Victrex —Thornton Cleveleys
- £80,000 - £90,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
- Leadership
5d
Construction Coordinator Team Leader
ENWL —Preston
- £63,151.91 - £66,934.83 a year
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Scissor Lift Assembly Engineer
BID Group Ltd —Bolton
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Maintenance
- Quality control
Quick apply
Project Controls Engineer - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Data Centre Operational Engineer
Easy Compute —Bury
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Travel
- Scripting
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Cyber Security Engineer
mydentist —Radcliffe
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- Master's degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Production Radiochemist
Alliance Medical Ltd —Preston
- From £34,500 a year
- Nights as needed
- Maintenance
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
Quick apply
Cost Controller - Defence
Mace —Preston
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Life insurance
Site Engineer
Atlas Site Engineering Ltd —Leyland
- £35,000 - £50,000 a year
- Overtime
- AutoCAD
- Civil engineering
- Travel
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
10d
Manufacturing Engineer - Composites
Safran —Burnley
- Full-time
- Engineering
- English
- Analysis skills
- Flexitime
- Employee discount
14d
IT Infrastructure Engineer
Alexander Dennis —Skelmersdale
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
Quick apply

I want to receive the latest job alerts for controls engineer in preston, eng

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

OT Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company -
Preston

Apply Now

Job details

1 day ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance

Qualifications

Process automation systems
Engineering
Maintenance
Instrumentation and control experience
Programmable logic controllers
Incident response
Continuous improvement
Network Protocols
Operational security implementation
Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) implementation
Distributed control systems
ISO 27001
Cybersecurity
CompTIA Security+
Planned maintenance

Full job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer at Springfields Fuels Ltd, you will help maintain and improve the industrial control systems (ICS) that underpin our nuclear fuel manufacturing operations.

Working at the intersection of engineering and cyber security, you will support, designing, and enhancing PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA systems across the site. Your work will ensure that these systems operate safely, securely, and in compliance with regulatory standards set by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the NIS Regulations.

You will report to OT Systems Lead / Engineering Manager. Hybrid working available.

Key Responsibilities

Control System Maintenance and Support

Maintain operational control systems (PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and SCADA) across the site's production facilities.
Resolve system faults to ensure reliable, operation.
Conduct preventive maintenance and implement system upgrades to improve performance and reliability.
Collaborate with vendors, integrators, and suppliers for hardware/software support and lifecycle management.

System Design, Integration & Change Control

Contribute to the design, development, and modification of OT systems following site engineering and safety standards.
Maintain accurate documentation, including system drawings, configuration records, and change logs.
Participate in system commissioning, testing, and validation.
Ensure changes follow approved configuration management and cyber security processes.

Cyber Security & System Hardening

Collaborate with the Cyber Security team to implement secure architectures and technical controls within the OT environment.
Apply IEC 62443, OG86, and NCSC CAF principles to maintain compliance and resilience.
Support activities such as patch management, access control, and system backups for OT assets.
Support incident response and recovery for OT-related cyber or operational events.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Ensure OT systems and modifications meet the requirements of the ONR Security Assessment Principles (SyAPs) and safety cases.
Support audits, inspections, and technical assurance activities for both internal and regulatory stakeholders.
Maintain accurate asset inventories and documentation to support ONR and NIS compliance obligations.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

Contribute to digitalisation and automation initiatives across the Springfields site.
Identify and deliver opportunities to enhance system performance, reliability, and security.
Support training and knowledge-sharing with colleagues and apprentices within the engineering function.
Foster collaboration between engineering, IT, operations, and security teams.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, Automation, or a related discipline.
Experience maintaining or supporting industrial control systems in a manufacturing or critical infrastructure environment.
Working knowledge of:
- PLC/DCS/HMI/SCADA systems (e.g. Siemens, ABB, Honeywell, Rockwell, Emerson).
- Industrial communication protocols (e.g. Modbus, OPC, Profibus, DNP3, Ethernet/IP).
- OT network architectures, segmentation, and security controls.
Understanding of functional safety (IEC 61508/61511) and safe system operation.Experience working in a regulated or safety-critical environment (e.g. nuclear, energy, defence, or chemical industries).

Qualifications:

Familiarity with IEC 62443, OG86, NCSC CAF, and ISO 27001 frameworks.
Experience with OT monitoring tools (e.g. Nozomi, Claroty, Dragos) for visibility and asset management.
Knowledge of change management, system lifecycle, and configuration control processes.
Certifications such as TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, GICSP, CompTIA Security+, or ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Specialist.
Security clearance (SC/DV) or ability to obtain.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need us to challenge you and enjoy what you do in an environment that we support and respect. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

Attractive remuneration
Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
- Peer-to-peer recognition program.
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
Learning and development opportunities.
We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

controls engineer jobs in preston, eng

OT Engineer

Gate Automation Engineer

Research and Development Technical Assistant

Manufacturing Engineering Project Coordinator

Trainee Auditor

Data Engineer

Mobile Marine Engineer

Junior Developer / Database Admininstrator

Junior Quality Engineer

Engineering Manager

Construction Coordinator Team Leader

Scissor Lift Assembly Engineer

Project Controls Engineer - Defence

Data Centre Operational Engineer

Cyber Security Engineer

Production Radiochemist

Cost Controller - Defence

Site Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Composites

IT Infrastructure Engineer

I want to receive the latest job alerts for controls engineer in preston, eng

Related Searches

Explore jobs in more locations

Qualifications:

Why Westinghouse?

Jobseeker tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected