EC&I Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading upper-tier COMAH chemical manufacturer in Manchester is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their permanent team. The role involves providing expert support across plant operations and maintenance, ensuring compliance and improving reliability of EC&I systems. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering and 5-10 years' experience in high-hazard environments. Benefits include a competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000, an employer pension contribution, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Double-figure employer pension contribution

Company part-subsidised private healthcare

Free on-site parking

Excellent holiday allowance

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and hazard assessment methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Act as the site's SME for EC&I matters.
• Develop and maintain site standards and technical documentation.
• Lead or support projects from concept to commissioning.
• Provide guidance on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues across PLCs, DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation.
• Participate in COMAH audits and regulatory inspections.
• Manage minor modifications and plant upgrades.

Skills

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of DCS

Experience in high-hazard environments

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of functional safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Control systems

Electrical distribution systems

Job description

A leading upper-tier COMAH chemical manufacturer is seeking an EC&I Engineer to join their Manchester site on a permanent basis. This role offers a salary of £65,000-£70,000 per annum along with a competitive benefits package including a double-figure employer pension contribution, free on-site parking, company part-subsidised private healthcare, and excellent holiday allowance. This is a site-based role, working standard days, five days a week.

As an EC&I Engineer, you will provide expert Electrical, Control, and Instrumentation engineering support across plant operations, maintenance, and projects. You will be responsible for improving reliability, safety, and compliance of EC&I systems, delivering minor projects, troubleshooting complex systems, and supporting regulatory requirements on site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the site's SME for EC&I matters, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant equipment.
• Develop and maintain site standards (ATEX, DSEAR, SIL, functional safety) and technical documentation.
• Lead or support projects from concept to commissioning, coordinating internal teams and contractors.
• Provide guidance to maintenance teams on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across PLCs, DCS, SIS, and field instrumentation.
• Participate in COMAH audits, HAZOP/LOPA studies, and regulatory inspections.
• Manage minor modifications and plant upgrades, ensuring long-term sustainability of site assets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in chemical, petrochemical, or similar high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, DCS, functional safety (IEC 61508/61511), and electrical distribution systems.
• Familiarity with COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, and hazard assessment methodologies.

Benefits:

• Salary: £65,000-£70,000 per annum
• Double-figure employer pension contribution
• Company part-subsidised private healthcare
• Free on-site parkingExcellent holiday allowance

Please apply directly for further information regarding this EC&I Engineer position.