Job Description
Principal Instrument Engineer - Hydrogen Project
Principal/Lead C&I Engineer - (Temporary – FEED Hydrogen Project)Location: Manchester
Duration: 6 months as a minimum
Rate: £60 - £75 per hour (negotiable depending on experience)
Hours: 40 per week
Industry: Hydrogen / Energy / Process Engineering
Type: Temporary Contract
Overview:An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal/Lead Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join a dynamic team in delivering a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project for an innovative hydrogen process plant. This role requires technical expertise, leadership skills, and client-facing experience to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities:
* Provide technical leadership and instrument discipline input for FEED projects.
* Prepare, review, and approve engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
* Allocate tasks and manage project deliverables against timelines and budgets.
* Oversee the procurement and specification of control systems, instrumentation, and analysers.
* Ensure adherence to national and international codes, regulations, and standards.
* Conduct technical bid assessments and supplier evaluations.
* Lead safety case preparation, including cybersecurity verification and validation activities.
* Support installation planning for instrumentation in potentially explosive environments.
Requirements:
* Degree in Electronic, Electrical, or Control Engineering (or equivalent experience).
* Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or close to achieving it).
* Extensive knowledge of UK legislation and standards relevant to process plant engineering.
* Competency in instrumentation installation for hazardous areas.
* Strong problem-solving and leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams.
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