Lead Electrical & Instrumentation Operations Engineer

National Gas; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an E&I Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership across operations. You will oversee the permit-to-work system, ensuring safe operations, and will lead a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have skills in electrical/instrumentation engineering and strong leadership qualities. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonus

Double-match pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit scheme including healthcare

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams in a technical environment.
• Strong knowledge of engineering policy and procedures.
• Experience in safely setting people to work under a permit system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and plan work for technician teams.
• Drive defect resolution and mitigate risks.
• Conduct competence assessments to ensure team capability.

Skills

Technical skills

Leadership qualities

Safety consciousness

Excellent project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum HNC in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Working towards Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an E&I Operations Engineer to provide technical leadership across operations. You will oversee the permit-to-work system, ensuring safe operations, and will lead a team of technicians. The ideal candidate will have skills in electrical/instrumentation engineering and strong leadership qualities. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a bonus, pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.