E&I Project Engineer

PM Group
Cheshire West and Chester, CH65 9HY, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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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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