The Reliability and Compliance Manager (EC&I) is a senior management role responsible for the strategic EC&I reliability, compliance, and plant integrity across the entire Bradford Upper Tier COMAH site. This individual will lead a dedicated team and oversee compliance with all EC&I-related COMAH regulations, while continuously improving EC&I reliability, ensuring long-term plant integrity, and managing maintenance and capital budgets effectively.
Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job – Please list up to six major responsibilities and duties in a logical order for the position. (Use typical sentence structure: implied subject/verb/object/explanatory phrase.) These would include any on-going activities (can be daily, monthly or annual) that constitute at least 5% - 10% of the position’s time. Please exclude any one-time special projects or activities assigned to the incumbent and not the position.
Requirements
Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job % of Time Spent
1. EC&I Compliance, Safety & Integrity
· Accountable for full compliance with all COMAH and regulatory requirements related to
EC&I systems.
· Accountable for the identification, classification, and maintenance planning of Safety
Critical Equipment (SCEs) in the SAP system.
· Drive timely completion of EHS, COMAH, and Process Safety actions.
· Actively ensure plant integrity through robust inspection, maintenance, and engineering
practices.
· Ensure contractors deliver high-quality inspections and follow-up actions are completed on
time.
25%
2. Reliability Improvement 15%
· Accountable for root cause analysis (RCA) for all EC&I failures and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions. · Monitor and act on asset performance data; ensure underperforming assets are addressed. · Develop and maintain a five-year Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plan to improve EC&I reliability and site performance. · Responsible for delivering the best in class integrity, including strategic planning aligned with the business. · Accountability year to year to strategical deliver and demonstrate an increase in the plants availability. · Identify and implement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.
3. Budget & Cost Management
· Own and manage the maintenance budget for the Bradford site, ensuring effective cost
control and value delivery.
· Track budget performance, forecast future needs, and ensure spend aligns with
business priorities and reliability goals.
· Accountability to ensure service providers deliver valuable service.
10%
4. Team Leadership & Development
· Lead, support, and develop the Reliability and Compliance team, encouraging high
performance and continuous learning.
· Oversee the work of the Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure contractor
compliance and document control.
· Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
· Build a high performance sustainable organization to deliver all engineering
requirements.
20%
5. Contractor & Project Oversight
· Manage and challenge contractor performance, quality of work, and report content.
· Ensure all third-party inspections and actions are completed to the required standard
and on schedule.
· Lead the delivery of agreed projects on time and within budget.
· Work closely with the Global Engineering team to implement global initiatives and
resolve complex technical issues.
10%
6. Maintenance & Shutdown Planning
· Collaborate with business to plan and schedule shutdown requirements.
· Develop maintenance techniques and strategy to deliver best in class maintenance and cost control. · Define clear scopes for EC&I maintenance and shutdowns. · Coordinate shutdown activities with line management, supply chain, and operations to minimise disruption and optimise resources. · Work closely with planning, maintenance, and system teams to ensure accurate execution of maintenance plans. 10%
7. Incident & Risk Management
· Proactive approach identifying risks and putting in place control measures.
· Take a proactive role in managing breakdowns and EC&I issues, providing leadership
and expertise.
· Lead all HSE interventions within EC&I areas of responsibility.
· Escalate risks and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
· Ensure the plant remains safe, compliant, and EC&I sound at all times.
· Member of emergency response team on call out Rota.
Benefits
Qualifications (minimally required education, work experience, knowledge and licensure/certifications)
Education Degree in Electrical/EC&I Engineering or related discipline.
Experience · Significant experience in a senior engineering or compliance position within a COMAH-regulated or high-hazard environment · Preferred experience within chemical and petrochemical manufacturing.
Knowledge · Strong leadership background with a proven track record of team development and performance management. · Solid understanding of asset integrity management and EC&I compliance. · Demonstrable experience managing maintenance budgets and delivering cost-effective engineering solutions. · Skilled in SAP for maintenance planning and data analysis.