E&I Plant Engineer

Vynova Belgium NV; Runcorn; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Vynova is a leading European manufacturer of chlor-alkali products and PVC resins. With production sites in five countries and more than 1,275 committed employees, we generated annual sales of 1 billion euros in 2023. Although we are a young company, we can build upon decades of experience operating under the umbrella of major international chemical companies. At Vynova, we foster a respectful, rewarding work environment and promote a culture of continuous improvement and personal development.
For more information, visit www.vynova-group.com.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Electrical/Instrument Plant Engineer on our Manufacturing Site in Runcorn. This is a full-time permanent position reporting to the Maintenance/CE Engineering Manager where the successful candidate will have responsibility to investigate, plan, organise and implement a program of technical work to maintain and improve Information technology, engineering maintenance and plant operations, and deliver minor projects in line with business requirements.

The Runcorn Vynova Asset is currently undergoing a major investment programme, with the new plant currently undergoing commissioning. This is an excellent time to join our dynamic team as there will be substantial responsibility from day 1 as you will help drive the asset through this critical period.

Responsibilities include:

1. Develop, define and monitor maintenance standards to ensure compliance with existing, new and future codes and regulations.
2. Prepare specifications and scopes of work in order to purchase, overhaul and modify plant equipment.
3. Investigate, report and recommend solutions for specific plant problems in order to improve safety, reliability, efficiencies and costs.
4. Manage minor modifications, design packages and projects with particular responsibility for the capture of changes to plant systems and records to ensure long-term sustainability of the Runcorn Asset.
5. Act as an inspection, quality control and supervisor on turnarounds, project installations and commissioning activities in order to satisfy the program and objectives, as well as legal responsibilities.
6. Act as the Vynova Runcorn DCS focal point ensuring equipment and services are maintained in accordance with business and site requirements.
7. PR / Technical Duty Manager out of hours.

Ideal Candidate:

1. Minimum HNC or degree in Electrical/Instrument/Control Engineering.
2. 5+ years experience in the chemical field.
3. Team Work.
4. Integration.
5. Full clean driving licence.

What we can offer:

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