EC&I Engineer

Randstad Construction and Property; Briton Ferry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (36 days)

Pension 5%–10%

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced EC&I engineer to join a hydrogen production site in the UK. The role focuses on production planning, maintenance, electrical control systems, RAMS, and continuous improvement to maximise plant availability and safety.

The successful candidate will work with Operations, Engineering and Commercial teams to optimise production, maintain high safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance, including DSEAR and ATEX guidelines.

Qualifications

• EC&I within a process or industrial plant environment
• Practical knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience producing RAMS, permits and technical documentation
• Knowledge of industrial electrical safety practices and regs

Responsibilities

• Plan hydrogen production in line with customer demand
• Support planned and reactive maintenance
• Maintain plant records, inspections and maintenance history
• Analyse plant performance and efficiency
• Coordinate hydrogen logistics and materials supply
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs
• Support OT infrastructure and security
• Produce RAMS, permits to work, isolation certificates and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, DSEAR and ATEX
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Ensure hydrogen product quality meets specification

Skills

PLC and SCADA systems

Electrical fault-finding

RAMS and permits to work

Process engineering

Regulatory compliance (DSEAR/ATEX)

Education

HNC/degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls or Process Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Looking for an interesting role with a growing company? This hands-on role combines production planning, maintenance, electrical and control systems, SCADA, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering and Commercial teams to maximise plant availability, optimise production and maintain the highest safety standards.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday with start times of around 07:30 - 16:00 with some flexibility. Overtime available with an on call rota possibly in the future.

Benefits and Perks

• 36 days annual leave (incl of public hols)
• Employer pension contribution of 5%, increasing up to 10%
• Private medical insurance, including dental, optical and mental health cover.
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan hydrogen production in line with customer demand
• Support planned and reactive maintenance
• Maintain plant records, inspections and maintenance history
• Analyse plant performance
• Coordinate hydrogen logistics
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs
• Support the site's operational technology (OT) infrastructure
• Produce and maintain RAMS, permits to work, isolation certificates and operational procedures
• Support compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, DSEAR, ATEX (BS EN 60079) and Functional Safety (BS EN 61511)
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions
• Ensure hydrogen product quality meets specification
• Assist with procurement of maintenance materials
• Support commissioning, inspections and maintenance activities

Qualifications

• HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls or Process Engineering
• Electrical qualification with experience working on industrial electrical systems (up to 11kV desirable)
• Appointed Person/Senior Appointed Person status, or willingness to work towards
• ATEX and Functional Safety qualifications are advantageous

Essential Experience

• EC&I within a process or industrial plant environment
• Practical knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Strong electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
• Experience producing RAMS, permits and technical documentation
• Knowledge of industrial electrical safety practices

Desirable Experience

• Hydrogen production, gas processing or high-pressure process plant
• Working on electrical systems up to 11kV
• Knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX, BS EN 61511 and ISO 14687

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.