Controls & Automation Engineer for Plant Projects

Synthomer plc; Chester (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Global bonus scheme

LTIP

Company car/allowance

Healthcare

Parental leave

Learning & development

Wellbeing program

Pension contributions

Culture of inclusion

Job summary

Synthomer plc is seeking an experienced electrical/controls engineer for project delivery and engineering support in the USA. The role focuses on CA engineering for capital projects, design validation, and compliance with company standards.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Automation or Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. The position offers on-site work with global benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical & Electronic / Instrumentation / Control Automation / Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide full support to ensure projects are delivered within time, to budget and to the required quality.
• Develop conceptual designs with respect to key equipment requirements and required technology needs, while working with internal and external specialists.
• Prepare basic and detailed engineering documentation as required to support the execution of projects.
• Design and specify C&A Engineering for new projects with the responsible engineer for the project.
• Responsible for checking & approval of third-party design work & documents to ensure compliance to Synthomer standards.
• Provide C&A Engineering cost estimates to Project Managers. Ensure all related information is suitably documented and updated.
• Organise and participate in risk assessments and safety studies of designs.
• Support construction activities to ensure the project is delivered as per the design.
• Prepare test plans, procedures and functional progress reports to ensure on time delivery of plant mechanical completion.
• Actively supports the commissioning team and start-up activities through to handover to end user.
• Identify and analyze plant engineering problem and recommend cost effective solutions to resolve them.
• Conduct process control optimization studies and implement the required rectification measures in line with operation needs.
• Identify and improve procedures for control system maintenance for efficiency and increased reliability.
• Supports the development and implementation of Engineering Best Practices throughout the region.
• Delivers functional engineering in line with the Global Project Framework.
• Provides engineering support activities for manufacturing facilities.
• Carry out plant capacity and productivity studies as well as execute process improvement activities.
• Ensures all engineering work meets the required company standards and statutory compliance.
• Proposes best available technology that will aid cost reduction, improvement in production quality, reduction of energy and total asset life cycle costs.
• URS and FDS for Control systems, with appropriate architecture and standardization.
• Selection of suitable hardware and software for DCS and SIS.
• Coding and execution of changes and set up of control logic.

Education

Electrical & Electronic Eng

Job description

Synthomer plc is seeking an experienced electrical/controls engineer for project delivery and engineering support in the USA. The role focuses on CA engineering for capital projects, design validation, and compliance with company standards.

Requirements include a degree in Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Automation or Chemical Engineering and at least 5 years of related experience. The position offers on-site work with global benefits and professional development opportunities.