Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Are you a Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking to take ownership of safety‑critical systems within a highly regulated process environment?
We’re supporting a well‑established operator in the energy sector who are looking to appoint a Control & Instrumentation Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and improving site‑wide control and safety systems. This Control & Instrumentation Engineer position offers the opportunity to work on a mix of day‑to‑day operational support and technically challenging project work, giving you real influence over plant performance, safety, and reliability.
If you’re a Control & Instrumentation Engineer who enjoys problem‑solving, continuous improvement, and working closely with operations in a hands‑on environment, this could be an excellent next step.
The Role – Control & Instrumentation Engineer
As a Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of process control systems and safety systems across site.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifying and delivering plant improvement projects, including developing scopes and schedules
* Designing and implementing process control systems and safety systems as part of capital projects
* Monitoring and supporting CAPEX & OPEX budgets for C&I activities
* Taking ownership of smaller C&I projects from concept through to completion
* Acting as Lead Engineer for functional safety, including development and ongoing support
* Reviewing and improving Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) to ensure compliance with international standards
* Producing key documentation such as:
o SIL verification documents
o Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS)
o SIL calculations using specialist software
* Specifying, testing and commissioning control system and SIS upgrades
* Ensuring compliance with hazardous area regulations for instrumentation design and installation
* Supporting operations through fault finding, root cause analysis and system improvements
* Providing technical support across site‑wide systems, including communications and remote access
* Leading and supporting C&I Technicians
* Maintaining full compliance with statutory, legislative and regulatory requirements
* Supporting updates to the Safety Management System in line with legislative changes
About You
To be successful in this Control & Instrumentation Engineer role, you will have experience within a process, energy, or industrial environment and a strong understanding of control systems and functional safety.
You will ideally have:
* HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
* Experience working towards professional registration
* Knowledge of control & instrumentation design standards
* Experience working within plant operations environments
* Strong fault‑finding and root cause analysis capability
* Experience with Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
* Knowledge of:
o IEC 61508
o IEC 61511
o BS EN 60079
* Experience with PLC software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
Why Apply?
This Control & Instrumentation Engineer position offers:
* A key role within a safety‑critical, high‑value operational site
* Enhanced Pension Contribution (10%)
* Life Assurance
* Company Bonus (up to 15%)
* The opportunity to act as a Control & Instrumentation Engineer with real ownership and influence
* A balance of hands‑on engineering, project work, and technical leadership
* Long‑term stability within a well‑established organisation
* Ongoing professional development and career progression
If you’re a Control & Instrumentation Engineer looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact on plant performance and safety, we’d be keen to hear from you.
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