Overview
Job Title: Senior Instrument Engineer
Location: Seal Sands, Middlesbrough
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week, flexible core hours Monday to Friday 9:30am to 3:00pm
Contract: Permanent
Site Based/Office/Remote: Site and Office based
Start Date: ASAP
Benefits
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Pension is Salary sacrifice 6% and we match up to another 3%
* Incentive bonus at 2% per quarter
* Onsite Parking
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, install and manage instrumentation and control systems across the site; provide technical support to maintenance technicians; support manufacturing facilities and production; contribute to and deliver capital projects; ensure regulatory compliance.
* Develop and design advanced instrumentation and control systems for new and existing processes.
* Author and review detailed specifications and comprehensive design documentation for complex instrumentation systems.
* Supervise and coordinate installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems; manage installation contractors and ensure adherence to project timelines.
* Conduct site inspections and testing to verify proper installation and optimal functionality of instrumentation systems.
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate instrumentation systems into plant operations.
* Develop and oversee maintenance schedules for instrumentation and control systems to ensure long-term reliability and performance.
* Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues with instrumentation and control systems; provide expert guidance and support.
* Lead and contribute to HAZOP and LOPA meetings to ensure safety and compliance.
* Maintain documentation in accordance with COMAH regulations and ensure regulatory compliance; ensure ATEX directives compliance; supervise selection and validation of ATEX-certified equipment for hazardous areas.
* Identify, evaluate and implement opportunities for process improvements within instrumentation domain.
* Oversee functional safety activities, including development of Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), arranging Functional Safety Assessments (FSA), and performing verification calculations to ensure safety standards compliance.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineering, or related field.
* Functional safety qualifications (desirable)
* CompEx Ex12 (Desirable)
* Strong knowledge of COMAH and ATEX regulations and safety standards.
* Proficiency in instrumentation and control system design, installation, and maintenance.
* Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD for designing and drafting instrumentation and control systems.
* Experience with batch processing systems (Desirable)
* Familiarity with PLC, DCS, and SCADA systems, particularly Siemens PCS7 (Desirable)
SHEQ and Safety
* Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met including risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and housekeeping standards in accordance with GLP and GMP.
* Demonstrate understanding of creating a safe work environment and following appropriate practices and procedures.
Team, Communication and Confidentiality
* Assist in generation, data collection and monitoring of KPIs; organize and deliver SHE-related training modules for staff.
* Verbal and written communication within Engineering Team and with other departments; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in line with company policies.
Notes
Please note: Our office hours are 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.
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