Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Natara Global; Billingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Natara Global seeks an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer to lead design, maintenance and compliance of E&I systems across its operations. You will act as a technical authority, supporting projects, troubleshooting, functional safety and continuous improvement.

Key duties include leading E&I design for new installations, reviewing systems, mentoring technicians and ensuring compliance with UK standards, while coordinating with contractors and internal teams to maximise plant reliability and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience designing, operating and maintaining E&I systems in a process/industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical/instrumentation legislation and standards.
• Familiarity with functional-safety standards.
• Knowledge of hazardous-area equipment design and selection.
• CompEx certification or comparable hazardous-area competency.
• Experience in chemicals, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities or related sectors.
• Experience with industrial control systems and instrumentation networks.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, ETAP and PLC/DCS tools.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and work across departments.
• Chartered Engineer status or progress toward registration advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of E&I systems for new installations and plant modifications.
• Perform technical reviews of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with BS 7671, ATEX, DSEAR and IEC standards.
• Act as the technical authority for electrical and control systems.
• Develop maintenance strategies for E&I equipment.
• Support asset integrity and plant availability.
• Mentor technicians and collaborate with engineering, operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Instrumentation Engineering

Functional safety

Contractor management

Industrial control systems

AutoCAD

ETAP

PLC/DCS

Education

Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

PLC/DCS platforms

Job description

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Salary: £65,000–£75,000

Location: Billingham/Hartlepool

About Natara Natara Global is a global manufacturer of flavour and fragrance ingredients, supplying customers across a range of international markets. Its North East manufacturing operations combine complex process plant, strong technical capability and a focus on safety, quality and reliable delivery. Natara is currently investing in and strengthening its engineering capability, creating opportunities for people who want to contribute to the safe, efficient and continuous improvement of its manufacturing sites.

The Role The Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer will lead and support the design, maintenance and compliance of electrical, instrumentation and control systems across Natara’s operations. Acting as a technical authority, the role will help ensure the safe, efficient and compliant performance of E&I systems while supporting projects, troubleshooting, functional safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and specification of E&I systems for new installations and plant modifications.
• Complete technical reviews of electrical, instrumentation and control systems.
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting support to maintenance and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, including BS 7671, ATEX, DSEAR and applicable IEC standards.
• Act as the technical authority for electrical and control systems.
• Maintain system integrity and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage E&I interfaces with contractors, vendors and engineering consultants.
• Support and lead HAZOP, LOPA and SIL verification studies.
• Develop maintenance strategies for E&I equipment.
• Support asset integrity, reliability and plant availability.
• Produce and review technical specifications, drawings and engineering reports.
• Contribute to capital projects from concept and design through to procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to technicians.
• Work closely with engineering, operations and maintenance teams.

Qualifications And Experience

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in the design, operation and maintenance of E&I systems within a process or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK electrical and instrumentation legislation, standards and recognised best practice.
• Familiarity with functional-safety standards.
• Knowledge of the selection and design of hazardous-area equipment.
• CompEx certification or comparable hazardous-area competency.
• Experience within chemicals, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, utilities or another relevant industrial sector.
• Experience of industrial control systems, automation and instrumentation networks.
• Competence with relevant software such as AutoCAD, ETAP and PLC/DCS platforms.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage contractors and work across different departments.
• Chartered Engineer status, or progress towards professional registration, would be advantageous.

Natara Values

• We care.
• Be customer-focused.
• Raise the bar.
• Think and act as one team.
• Do the right thing.
• We deliver.