ICA Engineer

Swillington Common

1 month ago

Applications closed

ICA Engineer
Leeds / Bradford
Permanent position
£50,000 to £60,00 plus car allowance plus bonus

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Our client, a major player in the energy, renewables, and oil & gas sectors, is seeking a skilled ICA Engineer to lead the development and optimisation of control and instrumentation systems across a cutting-edge hydrogen plant. This role calls for a professional with extensive experience in electrical and control systems, regulatory compliance, and safety standards within high-stakes industrial environments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, technical setting and are ready to shape the future of hydrogen energy, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as the ICA technical authority for process control, instrumentation, telemetry, PLC/SCADA, ESD, F&G systems, and LV control circuits in a hydrogen production environment.
Maintain statutory electrical and ICA compliance following EAWR, safe working practices, and BS 7671 standards for all installations and verification processes.
Lead DSEAR assessments to ensure hazardous area zones are correctly classified and Ex equipment meets IEC/BS EN 60079 standards.
Support safety-critical system design, including SIS, alarm management, and safety instrumented functions, ensuring reliability and safety.
Develop and oversee asset management strategies, including lifecycle planning, condition monitoring, and spares management.
Lead control system design, review PLC, RTU, SCADA, and HMI architectures, ensuring secure and robust automation solutions.
Support commissioning activities with FAT/SAT, loop checks, logic validation, and Ex inspections, ensuring operational readiness.
Manage change control, firmware updates, and cybersecurity policies to safeguard control systems against emerging threats.

Job Requirements:

Significant experience in ICA roles within process, energy, utilities, or hydrogen industries, with a focus on automation and control systems.
Deep understanding of electrical safety laws, BS 7671 wiring standards, and hazardous area classifications (IEC/BS EN 60079).
Hands-on experience designing, reviewing, and implementing LV control circuits and instrumentation compliant with relevant standards.
Proven track record in commissioning ICA systems, supporting operations, and maintaining safety-critical instrumentation.
Knowledge of hydrogen safety standards, including ISO/TR 15916 and ISO 22734, and familiarity with COMAH safety frameworks.
Strong skills in cybersecurity for industrial systems, along with experience with PLC, SCADA, RTU, and industrial network security.
Excellent stakeholder communication skills, capable of liaising effectively across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
Relevant degree (BEng/BSc) in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control & Automation Engineering, with additional safety/training certifications as desirable.

Experience:

Between 3 and 10 years in ICA roles within high-process industries such as hydrogen, petrochemicals, or utilities.
Hands-on experience with BS 7671 LV systems, safe working practices, and hazardous area equipment (IEC/BS EN 60079).
Experience in commissioning ICA assets at hydrogen or similar facilities, supporting operational teams effectively.
Familiarity with electrolyser systems, fuelling setup, or hydrogen safety standards (ISO 22734 / ISO (phone number removed).

Qualifications:

Degree in Instrumentation, Electrical/Electronic, or Control & Automation Engineering.
BS 7671 (18th Edition) qualification.
Desirable: Functional safety training (IEC 61511), PLC vendor certifications, Ex01-Ex04 for hazardous areas, ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity qualifications, and Authorised Person training in line with framework standards.
If you are a capable ICA Engineer ready to contribute to innovative hydrogen projects and support safe, reliable operations through expert control systems management, apply now to join our client's forward-thinking team

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