E&I Project Engineer
1 day ago
Chester
We now wish to recruit a E&I Project Engineer to support project activities at one of our client sites in the Cheshire area. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the E&I strategy of the site, ensuring compliance, reliability, and continuous improvement., • Support and guide the maintenance manager with the day-to-day maintenance activities across electrical, instrumentation, and automation disciplines including updating procedures, and preventative maintenance plans, • Provide technical leadership and guidance to the maintenance team and contractors., • Support the Sr Project managers (site based & group engineering) with the design of new recycling plants, • Ensure all E&I systems comply with UK regulations (e.g., BS7671, ATEX, DSEAR, PUWER, COMAH)., • Oversee and ensure delivery of small to mid-sized enabling projects including automation upgrades, control system improvements, and equipment replacements., • Act as the engineering authority for all plant-wide E&I modifications and change control., • Develop scopes, cost estimates, and execution plans for E&I and automation work packages., • Manage project timelines, budgets, risks, and resources in alignment with business priorities., • Collaborate with (external) automation and process engineers to enhance process control and digitalization., • Maintain and improve PLC, SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems (preferably Siemens-based)., • Ensure cybersecurity standards are upheld in all automation-related systems., • Coordinate with OEMs, integrators, and contractors for specialist E&I or automation work., • Lead E&I input into site outages, shutdowns, turnarounds, and start-ups., • Maintain accurate as-built documentation, drawings, loop diagrams, and E&I asset registers., • Contribute to site reliability efforts through root cause analysis and equipment performance monitoring., • Support safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA) and provide E&I expertise in hazard identification and risk reduction., • Be the primary E&I contact for large capital projects delivered by group project teams., • Ensure effective handover and integration of project deliverables into operational maintenance Ideally you will have the following: • Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering., • 5+ years’ relevant experience in a COMAH/chemical or process manufacturing environment., • Proven track record managing E&I maintenance and projects, including budget responsibility., • Strong working knowledge of UK electrical regulations, functional safety, and industrial control systems., • Experience with permit-to-work systems, contractor management, and site safety leadership., • Familiarity with CMMS and engineering drawing tools (e.g., AutoCAD)., • Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. If you have any questions or would like to apply, please send your CV to Wyn Davies at PM Group