EC&I Project Engineer
Position Type
Full Time STAFF
Location
North West, England
Categories
Engineering
PM Group requires electrical, controls and instrumentation project engineering support for a chemical manufacturing client in the North West.
Responsibilities
* Leading and developing electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project design.
* Providing electrical, controls and instrumentation expertise and electrical technical guidance to the project team.
* Designing and overseeing the installation and testing of instrumentation and controls systems through to handover.
* Developing practical, cost effective engineering designs and taking full account of the many competing factors (technical, operational and economic). Focusing on C&I loop design, instrumentation panel design, instrumentation specification, control system interfaces, single cable calculations, PLC/DCS interface design, SIS design, instrumentation hazardous area design and installation, functional testing specification and advising, and proposing E&I solutions.
* Designing and overseeing the installation and testing of electrical systems through to handover.
* Creating cost estimates and ensuring electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project are delivered on schedule and within budget.
* Creating tender documentation, working through the tender process, engaging potential electrical, controls and instrumentation suppliers/contractors and providing in-depth tender analysis on bid returns.
* Updating key stakeholders on electrical, controls and instrumentation progress.
* Working with the project team to deliver the project documentation and drawings.
* Working alongside existing client engineers, managers, and directors.
* Acting as a client representative in meetings and discussions with third party vendors.
* Attending and overseeing testing on site and off site.
* Working alongside third party contractors and offering input into electrical and instrumentation design and installation.
* Collaborating with other client departments and offering technical support as required.
* Ensuring the delivery of projects in a way that is compliant with EU and UK health and safety regulations, as well as client procedures and protocols.
* General improvement, quality design, and risk management for electrical, controls and instrumentation elements of the project.
* Developing engineering standards that support project delivery.
* Other responsibilities in-keeping with the electrical, controls and instrumentation engineering role.
Qualifications
* Candidates must have proven experience of working as an electrical, controls and instrumentation engineer on multiple chemical projects.
* Knowledge of standard industry practices, procedures and safety measures is essential, as is knowledge of optimization, reliability, improvement works, route cause analysis, and operational projects.
* Candidates must be excellent communicators, able to lead and focus a multi-disciplined engineering team.
* The successful candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to challenge and work with other technical engineers and project stakeholders.
* Candidates should hold a degree in electrical, electronic, automation, or other related engineering discipline, or HNC alongside demonstrable experience.
Off-Payroll Working Rules
This role is a full time STAFF position