Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Overview

In this role you will ensure the reliability, safety and performance of the site’s electrical, control and instrumentation systems in a high-hazard manufacturing environment. You will lead electrical infrastructure, instrumentation maintenance strategies and compliance programs while collaborating with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations and SHE. You will drive reliability improvements, support capital projects and ensure safe, compliant operation of assets. The role sits within a safety-first culture and offers opportunities to shape site standards and budgets in pursuit of sustainable, compliant operations.

Pay / Benefits

• Employer contributory pension
• Annual performance bonus plan
• Private medical insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 26 day annual holiday allocation

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site electrical infrastructure and instrumentation maintenance programs and compliance.
• Lead for electrical standards, drawings, safety and local regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and develop Electrical & Instrument Technicians with training and performance management.
• Support Engineering Manager on maintenance budgets and ensure preventive/corrective tasks meet schedule.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement in equipment reliability and safety performance.
• Provide project management for small capital projects and contribute to larger capital projects as part of the maintenance function.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, SHE and maintenance for contractor assessment and oversight; audit performance.
• Issue Safe Work Permits and manage excavations permits as needed.
• Support changes to site instrumentation systems (access control, CCTV, fixed fire system, lighting).
• Ensure DSEAR and ATEX compliance; maintain safety-critical electrical/instrumentation systems; document policies and procedures.

Key requirements

• Technical expert in instrumentation on chemical plants with troubleshooting/calibration experience.
• Strong maintenance skills for electrical control equipment up to 11kV including transformers, MCCs and distribution networks.
• Understanding of ladder logic and PLC maintenance (first-line).
• Knowledge of hazardous area electrical equipment, maintenance and protection concepts.
• Ability to interrogate data in site systems for troubleshooting.
• Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering; substantial experience in related engineering/maintenance roles.
• Experience with Process Safety management including Hazop/PHA, LOPA, SIL/SIS, DSEAR, MOC.
• Knowledge of capital project management from design to start-up.

• Safety-first mindset
• Collaborative teamwork
• Proactive problem-solving
• Electrical engineering up to 11kV (transformers, MCC, distribution)
• Instrumentation and control systems maintenance
• PLC and ladder logic knowledge

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