NES Fircroft are partnering with our major Engineering & Services client to provide Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineers at all levels for long-term projects based out of their Warrington office. Hybrid working available. 3-year contract duration initially but view to be longer term.
Job Role:
Lead/Principal Engineer on a Sellafield Project providing supervision, leadership, technical, delegation, guidance and stewardship for the projects.
Responsibilities of the Principal C&I Engineer:
Technically responsible for all C&I engineering work and allocating, supervising, and directing preparation of project deliverables. Subject to project size, will delegate some level of supervision and specific checking activities to appropriate competent personnel.
Capable of formulating resolutions and supervision of technically challenging and/or high-profile issues, with support from Consultant Engineer / Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager, and effectively communicating with Clients and Senior Management.
Supervises, reviews, and checks the C&I and Telecoms activities including: Philosophies, Specifications, Shut Down Cause & Effect Charts, Schedules, Drawings & Diagrams, Datasheets and Technical Requisitions for long lead items.
Identifies and resolves discrepancies and divergences from original proposal / contract by raising technical queries with projects / client.
Experienced in Delivering Safety Lifecycle Documentation inline with IEC 61511/3
Capable of participating in Factory Acceptance Tests.
Participates in multi-discipline Engineering Design Reviews and provides all necessary C&I and Telecoms engineering input and support to close out of actions.
Identifies a clear scope of work and prepares the Master Document Register (MDR). Responsible for planning / scheduling the C&I and Telecoms engineering activities and manpower resource. Quantifies the total number of engineering deliverables, man-hour allocation and format of delivery, and other requirements for execution of the work. Provides necessary regular project controls / reporting input to Project Management.
Provides support to Procurement including for long lead item enquiry prepares Technical Requisitions, reviews vendor documentation, and provides Technical Bid Evaluation support to ensure design conformance.
Ensures compatibility and conformance with client specifications and recommends cost effective improvements to equipment selection / specifications within the scope of client specifications and requirements.
Consults Quality Assurance with any quality issues ensuring compliance with the client's ISO Quality procedures, Project Quality Plan and Design Integrity processes and procedures.
Co-ordinates Internal and client audit requests and facilitates audit procedures of engineering systems within the department. Complying with the client's accredited frameworks such as ISO 14001.
Performs related duties as and when instructed by the C&I Group Manager.Qualifications and Required Experience:
BSc / BEng, with a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
Chartered Engineer (desired but not essential)
TUV SIS Functional Safety (Desirable)
Minimum of 10 years general engineering experience with at least 7 years in the Nuclear business sector focusing on the design office and field engineering.
Well-developed understanding of Matrix management systems and organisational structures
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, and engineering design programs.
Some construction and commissioning site experience as well as Engineering Design.
Good commercial contractual awareness/risk management skills (desirable)
Experience with other disciplines including processing plant construction, commissioning, and operation (desirable)
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients