Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Manager
Location: West Bromwich
Reporting To: Managing Director
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Manager to lead and manage all electrical and instrumentation activities within a COMAH wholesale chemicals facility. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all E&I systems, while leading a team of 14 engineers and coordinating specialist contractors as required. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, particularly in instrumentation and control, alongside proven leadership experience in a hazardous industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, manage, and develop a team of 14 E&I engineers and technician, and oversee and coordinate external contractors to support maintenance, projects, and shutdown activities
* Ensure all E&I systems are maintained to the highest standards of safety, reliability, and compliance
* Take ownership of site electrical and instrumentation strategies, including maintenance plans and continuous improvement initiatives
* Provide technical leadership in PLC/HMI programming, fault finding, and system optimisation
* Ensure compliance with COMAH regulations, site safety procedures, and engineering standards
* Maintain and improve systems within hazardous areas in line with ATEX requirements
* Support capital projects, including design review, installation, commissioning, and validation
* Manage budgets related to E&I maintenance and improvements
* Drive a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to permit-to-work and safe systems of work
* Act as a key technical authority for instrumentation and control across the site
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
* HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or Instrumentation & Control
* Minimum 10 years' practical experience post-qualification
* At least 5 years in a supervisory or management role
* Strong background in Instrumentation & Control (I&C) within an industrial environment
* Proven experience managing engineering teams and contractors
Technical Skills & Knowledge
* Expert in PLC/HMI programming, including: RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical and control systems
* In-depth understanding of ATEX and hazardous area classification
* Experience working within a COMAH or similar high-hazard environment
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Excellent problem-solving and decision-making ability
* High attention to detail with a focus on safety and compliance
* Effective communicator across all levels of the organisation
* Proactive, hands‑on approach with a continuous improvement mindset
The salary is negotiable. 25 days paid holiday (and all UK Bank Holidays), a 40-hour working week, ½ hr lunch, Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm, paid sick scheme, free life assurance and access to a stakeholder pension scheme, based in West Bromwich, West Midlands
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