Solenis Bradford, England, United Kingdom
Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state‑of‑the‑art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimise environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, Solenis has 70 manufacturing facilities worldwide and employs over 16,500 professionals. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree. For more information, visit www.solenis.com. We’re looking for a proactive and safety‑focused professional to join our dynamic team at our manufacturing site in Bradford.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced EC&I Engineer to lead electrical, instrumentation, and control compliance across our Bradford Upper Tier COMAH site. Acting as the electrical duty holder, you will ensure all EC&I systems meet safety, regulatory, and reliability standards while driving operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
* EC&I Compliance & Safety: Ensure COMAH and regulatory compliance, maintain Safety Critical Equipment (SCEs), and oversee personnel training and contractor inspections.
* Budget & Cost Management: Control maintenance budgets, review contracts, and support cost optimisation and forecasting.
* Leadership & Development: Foster a high‑performance, accountable culture, oversee documentation, and ensure contractor compliance.
* Contractor & Project Oversight: Manage contractor performance, deliver projects on time and budget, and collaborate with Global Engineering on technical initiatives.
* Maintenance & Shutdown Planning: Plan and coordinate maintenance and shutdowns, ensuring cost‑effective, reliable execution with minimal disruption.
* Incident & Risk Management: Identify risks proactively, lead EC&I‑related HSE interventions, manage breakdowns, and participate in emergency response on‑call rota.
Requirements
* Degree in Electrical/EC&I Engineering or related discipline.
* Experience as an Authorized Person (AP) for HV systems; SAP Senior Authorized Person (or working towards).
* Proven track record in COMAH‑regulated or high‑hazard environments (chemical/petrochemical preferred).
* Strong knowledge of asset integrity management, EC&I compliance, and maintenance budgeting.
* Proficiency in SAP CMMS for planning and reporting.
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management.
* Strong ownership, accountability, and decision‑making.
* Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous reliability improvement.
* Analytical, solutions‑focused, with attention to detail.
* Collaborative and professional approach to problem‑solving.
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary, annual bonus scheme and enhanced company pension scheme.
* Private healthcare care.
* Life assurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Ongoing training, development and support.
* Onsite parking (some bays with EV charging points).
* Onsite multi‑faith room.
Join Us
At Solenis, we’re proud of our purpose‑driven culture and our commitment to innovation and sustainability. If you’re ready to take your account management career to the next level while making a positive environmental impact, we’d love to hear from you. We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us. At Solenis, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you’re passionate about working for a world‑class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team.
Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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