EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer

Eccles

Monday to Friday – Flexible Time

From £60,000 to £70,000

My client, who is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals, polymer additives and precursors, is looking for an experienced EC&I Engineer to join their team.

The Role:

Provide Electrical, Control & Instrumentation engineering expertise to support plant operations, new projects, and ongoing maintenance in a highly regulated top-tier COMAH environment. The role is instrumental in ensuring the reliability, safety, and compliance of all EC&I systems on site, aligning with business objectives and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities:

EC&I Technical Leadership

• Serve as the site's Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.
• Develop and maintain site EC&I standards (including ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety, etc.) in alignment with industry best practices and legal requirements.

Project Management

• Lead or support EC&I projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams (Operations, Maintenance, HSE, etc.) and external contractors to define scopes of work, manage schedules, and track budgets.
• Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of new EC&I systems, ensuring compliance with COMAH and other regulatory requirements.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Provide technical guidance to maintenance teams on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Support day-to-day troubleshooting and fault-finding across a range of systems (e.g., PLCs, DCS, safety instrumented systems, field instrumentation).
• Drive reliability improvements through root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement methodologies.

COMAH & Regulatory Compliance

• Collaborate closely with the HSE team to ensure EC&I operations and projects satisfy COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and other relevant regulations.
• Maintain and develop safety instrumented systems (SIS), ensuring proper documentation, proof testing, and compliance with IEC 61508/61511.
• Participate in COMAH-related activities, including audits, hazard studies (HAZOP/LOPA), safety reports, and regulator inspections.

Standards & Documentation

• Establish and maintain EC&I technical documentation (e.g., drawings, loop diagrams, schematics) and ensure compliance with site change control procedures.
• Implement standards for the management of safety-critical systems, ensuring appropriate performance levels (e.g., SIL determinations) are met.
• Support development of site procedures, work instructions, and best practices in line with company policies and legal obligations.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce cost, and improve safety within EC&I disciplines.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, standards, and best practices; recommend upgrades and innovations to maintain a competitive edge.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, sharing knowledge, and mentoring other engineering team members.

Contractor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage EC&I contractors and vendors, including selection, contract negotiation, and oversight of quality control.
• Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., HSE, Environment Agency) and represent the site's EC&I interests in audits or inspections.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as Operations, R&D, QA, and other engineering functions to align priorities and deliver effective solutions.

Budget & Resource Management

• Support the Engineering Manager in developing and managing budgets related to EC&I projects and maintenance activities.
• Monitor spending against budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or performance.
• Proactively plan resource needs and schedule work to minimize downtime and disruption to production.

The Candidate:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status preferred or working towards it.

Experience

• 5–10 years of EC&I engineering experience within a high-hazard chemical, petrochemical, or similar industrial environment.
• Proven track record in executing and commissioning EC&I projects, including cost control and contractor management.
• Familiarity with COMAH regulations and major hazard site requirements.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of process control systems (PLC, DCS), instrumentation calibration, loop checking, and functional safety (IEC 61508/61511).
• Understanding of electrical distribution systems (Low/High Voltage), BS7671 wiring regulations, and relevant directives.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software and maintenance systems (e.g., CMMS/Agility).

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

• Working knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX, and other UK/EU legislation affecting chemical manufacturing sites.
• Experience with hazard assessments (e.g., HAZOP, LOPA) and risk evaluation for electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Competent in safety integrity level (SIL) verification and validation.

Soft Skills & Behaviours

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage effectively with stakeholders from shop-floor technicians to senior leadership.
• Effective problem-solving and analytical thinking, capable of balancing day-to-day reactive tasks with long-term project objectives.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and complex initiatives.
• Resilient, adaptable, and collaborative under pressure, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits:

• Total Rewards Program
• 401(K) Savings Plan
• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Services
• Online Coaching Programs
• 26 days holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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