EC&I Engineer - COMAH / Chemical Plant - Manchester - £65,000 - £70,000
About the Company
Our client is a global chemical manufacturer in the Manchester area who is looking to add an EC&I Engineer to their Engineering team. This is a hands‑on and varied role that combines engineering design, maintenance, safety management, and project delivery, with opportunities to contribute to plant‑wide improvement initiatives.
EC&I Engineer - The Details
* Salary to £70,000
* Chartership support and fees paid
* Provide medical
* Significant company pension contribution
* Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (with some flexibility in working hours)
* Work Location: Greater Manchester
* A degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or related field).
* 5-10 years’ experience in EC&I engineering within high-hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar heavy industry.
* Strong knowledge of PLC/DCS systems, instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety.
* Working knowledge of ATEX, DSEAR, COMAH, SIL and hazard studies (HAZOP, LOPA).
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it (preferred). Conduct detailed engineering design of mechanical systems and components.
* Lead and develop EC&I standards (ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety) in line with legal and industry requirements.
* Manage and deliver projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget execution.
* Provide technical leadership for troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and reliability improvements.
* Ensure regulatory compliance with COMAH, IEC 61508/61511, and other safety‑critical standards.
* Act as the go‑to authority for control systems (PLC, DCS, SIS, instrumentation) across the site.
* Mentor colleagues, manage contractors, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver safe and efficient outcomes.
* Support the Engineering Manager with budget planning and cost control (projects up to £150k).
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