Senior Electrical and Instrumentation Designer
Role: Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Designer
Location: Huddersfield - West Yorkshire
Permanent role
We are the leading provider of infrastructure services. At Altrad, we transform our nation’s critical infrastructure to operate safely and sustainably. With over 11,000 talented people, we provide the full spectrum of critical engineering and construction services for industries both onshore and offshore.
Key Objectives
1. To take ownership and responsibility for the execution of all assigned work
2. To deliver fit for purpose, practical Engineering design in line with specification, budget and programme
3. To support and promote all company and client site directives – HSEQ, best practice, innovations, continual improvement
4. To develop and retain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
5. To maintain up to date knowledge and competence to support the role and to align to client’s and industries’ requirements and directives
Main Activities
1. Produce new and update existing detailed EC&I design documentation; typically - loop diagrams, control panel schematics, field connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution and control, instrument air system layouts, instrumentation hook-ups, functional testing procedures
2. Comply with both national and site standards
3. Carry out site surveys
4. Compile document work packs
5. Comply with company and site procedures; typically – Engineering design, project control, documentation control, procurement, verification
6. Support other activities; typically – estimating, commissioning, hand-over, procurement
7. Contribute to team(s) to support continual improvement
8. Work independently, using own initiative
Measures / Dimensions / Size of job
1. Delivery – quality, programme, budget
2. Competence – technical ability, accuracy, right first time
3. Contribution – proactive input, knowledge, commitment, team ethic
4. Attendance – time keeping, sick
5. Communication – written, verbal
Qualifications / Experience
Required
1. ONC / HNC or equivalent in Electrical / Control / Instrumentation Engineering discipline
2. Functional Safety, IEC61508 – TUV or equivalent
3. BS7671:2018 IET Wiring Regulations - C&G2382-15 or equivalent
Experience & Knowledge
1. 5 years recent experience in an equivalent role
2. Industrial sector Engineering
3. COMAH Tier 1 Process Manufacturing Environment
4. Engineering design process – scope, specification, site survey, detailed design, design review, design approval, issue for construction, commissioning, “as built” documentation
5. EC&I Engineering documentation – loop diagrams, control panel schematics, filed connection diagrams, I/O schedules, control circuits, failsafe circuits, LV power distribution & protection, single line diagrams, control panel GAs and layouts, instrument air distribution and control, instrument air system layouts, instrumentation hook-ups, functional testing procedures
6. PLC and DCS systems
7. Equipment and material specification
8. Installation processes – site surveys and measures, installation instructions, “as built” records
9. Verification processes – pre-commissioning, commissioning, hand-over
10. Strong PC skills – AutoCAD, MS Office, drafting tools, document databases, specialist Engineering design tools
Key Relationships
Client
1. Engineering admin & support team
2. Plant engineering team(s)
3. Plant production team(s)
4. Process engineering dept
Altrad
1. Site Management (Engineering and Construction)
2. Site teams (Engineering and Construction)
3. Peers (similar roles from other sites)
Other
1. Professional Bodies
2. Suppliers – materials and equipment
Altrad is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills, and passion for making a difference.
In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a competitive salary package, 25 days’ holiday, and the opportunity to be part of our exciting journey.
Quite simply, a journey with Altrad begins with a desire to create a better tomorrow…
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Design, and Project Management
Industries
Engineering Services, Services for Renewable Energy, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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