Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Cheshire West and 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
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