Senior Instrument & Control Engineer - On site

Populus Select Ltd; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking an Operations Director to lead the selection, procurement, and installation of advanced instrumentation and DCS/PLC systems. This pivotal role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while supervising contractors and supporting maintenance teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and organizational skills, a relevant engineering degree, and a proven track record in project management. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to the operational excellence of hazardous area plants, making a significant impact in the chemical manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and project management skills required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems.
• Plan modifications and upgrades to existing control systems.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Strategic Planning

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical

Bachelor of Engineering in Instrumentation

Bachelor of Engineering in Control and Instrumentation

Tools

DCS Systems

PLC Systems

Department Software Systems

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Populus Select Ltd

Operations Director at Populus Select Recruitment

Populus are working with a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry who is looking for an I&C Engineer to work on site.

Main requirements of the role (not limited to):

1. The selection, procurement, design, installation and commissioning of new instrumentation and DCS / PLC Systems on both new and existing Plants, including Safety Instrumented Systems, for mostly ‘Hazardous Area’ Plants.
2. The planning and execution of modifications and upgrades to existing instrumentation and Control Systems, including the recommendation of upgrade strategies for DCS Systems.
3. Assisting in the development of the annual capital and maintenance budgets, with due consideration to “Ageing Plant” issues.
4. Supervising DCS (Distributed Control System) related contractors performing agreed activities on both sites, ensuring all EH&S processes including Permit to Work, Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and Management of Change are followed.
5. Provide Control Systems Troubleshooting and technical support to the Maintenance and Project teams.
6. Review and implement (via the Management of Change process) minor improvements to control and operational systems identified by Alarm Management Team, Plant Managers, E&I Compliance Team, etc.
7. The development of Control Systems related maintenance procedures and operating practices.
8. Working as part of a team with other Engineering department personnel, Maintenance and Operations personnel and management.
9. Delivering the awareness training for compliance with I&C standards and the operation of DCS Systems.

Qualifications:

1. Strong organisational, leadership and management skills.
2. Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation or Control and Instrumentation.
3. Excellent performance in project management.
4. Fully conversant with Health and Safety issues, Codes of practice, national standards and COMAH Regulations relevant to Control & Instrumentation.
5. Good understanding of strategic planning and turnaround activities.
6. Recognised Instrumentation qualification.
7. Exposure to a chemical manufacturing environment.
8. Good I.T. skills to utilise various department software systems.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Chemical Manufacturing, Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing, and Oil and Gas