Senior Instrumentation Engineer
Base pay range
Eccles
Monday to Friday – Flexible Time
From £60,000 to £70,000
The Role:
Provide Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering expertise to support plant operations, new projects, and ongoing maintenance in a highly regulated top‑tier COMAH environment. The role is instrumental in ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of all EC&I systems on site, aligning with business objectives and HSE requirements.
Responsibilities:
* Serve as the site’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.
* Develop and maintain site EC&I standards (including ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety, etc.) in alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements.
* Lead or support EC&I projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
* Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Maintenance, HSE, etc.) and external contractors to define scopes of work, manage schedules, and track budgets.
* Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of new EC&I systems, ensuring compliance with COMAH and other regulatory requirements.
* Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets.
* Support day‑to‑day troubleshooting and fault‑finding across a range of systems (e.g., PLCs, DCS, safety instrumented systems, field instrumentation).
* Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement methodologies.
* Collaborate closely with the HSE team to ensure EC&I operations and projects satisfy COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations.
* Maintain and develop safety instrumented systems (SIS), ensuring proper documentation, proof testing, and compliance with IEC 61508/61511.
* Participate in COMAH‑related activities, including audits, hazard studies (HAZOP/LOPA), safety reports, and regulator inspections.
* Establish and maintain EC&I technical documentation (e.g., drawings, loop diagrams, schematics) and ensure compliance with site change control procedures.
* Implement standards for the management of safety‑critical systems, ensuring appropriate performance levels (e.g., SIL determinations) are met.
* Support development of site procedures, work instructions, and best practices in line with company policies and legal obligations.
* Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and improve safety within EC&I disciplines.
* Keep abreast of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices; recommend upgrades and innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and mentoring other engineering team members.
* Manage EC&I contractors and vendors, including selection, contract negotiation, and oversight of quality control.
* Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency) and represent the site’s EC&I interests in audits or inspections.
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Operations, R&D, QA, and other engineering functions to align priorities and deliver effective solutions.
* Support the Engineering Manager in developing and managing budgets related to EC&I projects and maintenance activities.
* Monitor spending against budget, ensuring cost‑effective solutions without compromising safety or performance.
* Proactively plan resource needs and schedule work to minimize downtime and disruption to production.
Qualifications:
* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline; Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or working towards it.
* Experience: 5–10 years of EC&I engineering experience within a high‑hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment; proven track record in executing and commissioning EC&I projects, including cost control and contractor management; familiarity with COMAH regulations and major hazard site requirements.
* Technical skills: Strong knowledge of process control systems (PLC, DCS), instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety (IEC 61508/61511); understanding of electrical distribution systems (Low/High Voltage), BS7671 wiring regulations; proficiency in CAD and maintenance systems (CMMS/Agility).
* Regulatory knowledge: Working knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX, and UK/EU legislation; experience with hazard assessments (HAZOP, LOPA) and risk evaluation for electrical and instrumentation systems; competence in SIL verification and validation.
* Soft skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; effective problem‑solving and analytical thinking; strong organisational skills; resilient, adaptable, collaborative under pressure; commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits:
* Total Rewards Program
* 401(K) Savings Plan
* Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
* Life Insurance and Disability
* Voluntary Benefits
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness Services
* Online Coaching Programs
* 26 days holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement
Please contact Marie Brisson at Winsearch UK for further information – marie.brisson@winsearch.uk.
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