E/I Plant Engineer

VYNOVA RUNCORN LIMITED; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Runcorn is seeking an Electrical/Instrument Plant Engineer. This full-time role involves maintaining and improving plant operations, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing modifications and projects. Join a dynamic team during a major investment program.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension plan

Subsidized healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor maintenance standards for compliance.
• Prepare specifications for purchasing and modifying plant equipment.
• Investigate and recommend solutions for plant issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

HNC or degree in Electrical, Instrument, or Control Engineering

Job description

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Vynova is a leading European manufacturer of chlor-alkali products and PVC resins. With production sites in five countries and over 1,275 dedicated employees, we generated annual sales of 1 billion euros in 2023. Although a relatively young company, we leverage decades of experience from major international chemical companies. At Vynova, we foster a respectful and rewarding work environment, promoting continuous improvement and personal development.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical/Instrument Plant Engineer at our Manufacturing Site in Runcorn. This full-time, permanent position reports to the Maintenance/CE Engineering Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating, planning, organizing, and implementing technical work to maintain and improve information technology, engineering maintenance, and plant operations, as well as delivering minor projects aligned with business requirements.

The Runcorn Vynova Asset is currently undergoing a major investment program, with the new plant in commissioning. This is an excellent time to join our dynamic team, as there will be substantial responsibilities from day one, helping to drive the asset through this critical period.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop, define, and monitor maintenance standards to ensure compliance with current and future codes and regulations.
2. Prepare specifications and scopes of work for purchasing, overhauling, and modifying plant equipment.
3. Investigate, report, and recommend solutions for plant issues to improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and costs.
4. Manage minor modifications, design packages, and projects, ensuring changes to plant systems are documented for long-term sustainability.
5. Act as an inspector, quality control supervisor, and oversee turnarounds, project installations, and commissioning activities to meet program objectives and legal responsibilities.
6. Serve as the DCS focal point for Vynova Runcorn, ensuring equipment and services meet business and site requirements.
7. Perform PR / Technical Duty Manager duties out of hours.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Minimum HNC or degree in Electrical, Instrument, or Control Engineering.
2. 5+ years of experience in the chemical industry.
3. Strong teamwork skills.
4. Ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams.
5. Full clean driving license.

What we can offer:

We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance, pension plan, and subsidized healthcare.