Responsible Instrument Engineer

Venator; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemical manufacturer is seeking a Responsible Instrument Engineer to lead excellence in instrument engineering, ensuring compliance with UK legislative requirements and company standards. With over 10 years of experience in high hazard manufacturing environments, the ideal candidate will develop strategies and inspire teams in a dynamic engineering culture. This role offers an attractive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Benefits package

Continuous personal development

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in instrument engineering leadership roles.
• Experience in high hazard manufacturing environments.
• Significant knowledge of instrumentation design and control principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver site strategy for instrument engineering excellence.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and Venator standards.
• Lead and inspire a positive engineering culture.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict management skills

Continuous improvement activities

Education

Degree in instrument engineering

Chartered engineer status

Tools

IEC 61508 standards

IEC 61511 standards

Job description

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Responsible Instrument Engineer

Apply locations UK - Greatham Hartlepool time type Full time posted on Posted 16 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: August 17, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id J-006196

Job Description:

Venator is currently recruiting for a Responsible Instrument Engineer (RIE) to join the Engineering Team at the Greatham site.

The overall purpose of the RIE is to ensure that instrument assets are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained, inspected and tested in compliance with UK legislative requirements, Venator Engineering standards and recognized best practice. The RIE is responsible for the continuously developing the site instrument asset strategy and competency programme for instrument engineering associates and contractors.

Job responsibilities include:

• Develop and deliver the site strategy for excellence in instrument and automation engineering, asset integrity and asset life plans, to uphold the business reputation, ensure risks are identified and managed, regulatory compliance is maintained and Greatham assets are capable of meeting production targets.

• Competency assessment, appointment and development of all instrument and automation engineering duty holders including the professional mechanical engineers.

• Technical interface with the Competent Authority (UK HSE), specialist external and engineering services suppliers.

• Responsible for identification, interpretation, compliance assurance and deviation from approval, for instrument and automation engineering standards.

• Ensure Greatham assets are maintained, inspected, repaired and operated in compliance within UK legislation, Venator standards and recognized best engineering practice.

• Ensure a professional engineering service is provided in support of the improvement, maintenance, and operation of the Greatham assets including appointment and management of external specialist and companies.

• Approval of repairs and modifications involving EHS critical equipment.

• As a member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team, contribute to the development and implementation of the site engineering strategy, improvement and capital expenditure plans.

• Lead, inspire and sustain a positive values-based culture, that drives high performance and promotes the implementation of engineering best practices.

• Responsible for PSM/COMAH compliance.

Candidate requirements:

Job-Related work experience, Skills/Knowledge Requirements:

• Degree qualified engineer in an appropriate instrument engineering discipline.

• Member of a professional institution with chartered engineer status.

• Leadership, negotiation, influence and conflict management / resolution skills.

• Experience in programme or project management and specific role within project delivery as Responsible Engineer.

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in instrument engineering leadership roles within the chemical and related sectors including in high hazard manufacturing environments (Upper Tier COMAH assets).

• Significant knowledge and experience of instrumentation design and control principles, installation/commissioning, maintenance philosophies and life cycle management.

• Solid understanding of functional safety and experience of working with IEC 61508 and 61511 standards.

• Experience of leading Continuous Improvement activities across a broad spectrum of areas.

The successful applicant will be offered an attractive salary and benefits package and continuous personal development within a global leading organisation.

About Us

Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO2 business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 3,500 associates and sells its products in more than 110 countries.