Instrument Engineer- Remote

4 weeks ago


Berkshire, United Kingdom Pertemps Bond Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable individual to take on the pivotal role of Instument engineer. As a member of the ICT team, provides Instrument Engineering technical leadership on proposals, project scope and engineering work. 

Responsibilities:

  • To act as a Technical Authority within your area of responsibility.
  • To act as a member of the nominated team for engineering projects relating to the specification and construction of new plants and modification of existing plants.
  • To prepare detailed system and equipment specifications and project documentation suitable for submission to external customers, consultants and external legislative bodies.
  • To define the user requirements strategy for the project and assist in the preparation of the appropriate documentation taking account of operational manpower availability.
  • To prepare design and detail drawings of equipment and systems, including the procurement and use of external engineering services as necessary. To identify appropriate systems and hardware to meet control strategy requirements.
  • To participate in Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID) design reviews, HAZOP studies, safety studies, reliability studies and risk assessments to evaluate the safe and reliable working and operability of the plant and the integrity of plant protection systems.
  • To approve vendor packages and systems.
  • To participate in the selection of equipment suppliers and contractors in liaison with Technical Purchasing.
  • To undertake pre-commissioning acceptance testing of individual systems and hardware including supervision of such tests by
  • external manufacturers and suppliers.
  • To undertake final plant start up and commissioning and ensuring that all “as built” documentation is issued and handed over as part of a handover manual.
  • To resolve outstanding reservations and claims for extra payments beyond the original scope of work.
  • To participate in the review of design documentation and related activities in respect of major projects.
  • To determine, in consultation with the Maintenance Planning Manager, the work content for routine maintenance in a safe and efficient condition of equipment and systems within the division.
  • To assist site management and the Operations Manager, Reliability Platform in the preparation of major plant overhaul schedules and work content.
  • To provide emergency backup to resolve plant breakdowns involving plant equipment and systems as required by the Instrument Head or Discipline Engineering Manager.
  • To ensure that plant, equipment and systems comply with the requirements of our standards, European standards and statutory requirements.
  • To provide technical expertise in the preparation of appropriate standards.
  • To participate in operations and engineering audits as directed.
  • To keep abreast of technology advancements, evaluating and recommending new technology to increase efficiency, safety and productivity.
Qualifications:
Engineering degree with Chartered status or working towards OR the equivalent practical, conceptual and theoretical knowledge and experience gained through continuous and sustained growth in a range of increasingly complex engineering roles.

Experience:
  • Minimum 5 years engineering experience in a related process plant activity
  • Team leadership.
  • Project Management.
  • Negotiating third party contracts and managing sub-contract activity.

Monday to Friday- 9:00am-17:30pm 

Location: Working from home (required to attend site when needed).

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