Job Description
EC&I Engineer - South East Region
A leading UK infrastructure operator is seeking a hands-on Control & Instrumentation Engineer to support critical pipeline and tank storage assets across the South East.
This is a technically demanding position within a regional engineering team responsible for maintaining, improving, and future-proofing industrial automation and control systems across upper-tier COMAH sites.
The Role
You will be operationally embedded, supporting both projects and business-as-usual maintenance while driving continuous improvement across automated systems.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and enhance SCADA, DCS and PLC systems
* Provide technical support to operations, maintenance and project teams
* Install and commission new instrumentation and control equipment
* Lead fault finding and troubleshoot complex control issues
* Support system upgrades, design and development activities
* Review engineering documentation including schematics, network diagrams and functional specifications
* Participate in HAZOPs, FAT/SAT, P&ID reviews and commissioning activities
* Manage contractors and equipment vendors
* Ensure compliance with COMAH, DSEAR (ATEX) and relevant industry standards
* The EnvironmentYou will join an established technical team and be trusted to work autonomously within your region.The role involves regular travel across multiple sites and short periods working away from home, so flexibility is important.What They’re Looking For
o 5–10 years’ experience in industrial control environments
o Strong electrical bias with solid ATEX knowledge
o Proven experience supporting or designing DCS/ESD/SIS and PLC/SCADA systems
o Upper-tier COMAH site experience is essential
o Comfortable operating independently and making technical decisions
o Background with an operator within oil & gas, power generation, gas transmission, or other highly regulated sectors is advantageous
o Project leadership experience is beneficial
o Functional safety knowledge is desirable
The OpportunityThis organisation offers a clear progression pathway alongside strong technical development, making it well suited to engineers who want to deepen their expertise and grow their career within a critical infrastructure environment.