Plant Instrumentation Engineer Reporting to the E/I Engineering Manager Based in: Wilton, Teesside Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. Also, the company offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus. Position overview: As the Plant Control & Instrumentation Engineer, you will report to the E/I Engineering manager and initiate, develop and deliver key strategic performance and reliability improvements, rationalisation and projects in the Asset Management business whilst advising on longer term asset policy on key systems and maintaining technical standards to meet legislator and operational requirements of the operating plant. The C&I Plant Engineer will develop control and instrumentation assets including raising defect work orders, engineering MOC, basic design for new installations, approving drawings designed by others, assisting maintenance on more complex problem solving, managing resource and supervising contractors. You will be expected to demonstrate the appropriate behaviours and commitment towards health and safety to ensure we maintain our first-class safety culture. Key responsibilities: Manage plant budgets for specific areas System specialist for instrumentation on site assets Take personal responsibility for specific plant area, sign off plant modifications Positively encourage a culture of safety first Ensure the EC&I team and contractors adhere to safe systems of work and relevant external and internal engineering standards Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and statutory requirements Review and audit maintenance policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practice and British Standards Ensure RAMS are in place and followed for all standard, regular and workshop tasks Contribute to the development of business strategy by providing technical proposals and plans for improvement in asset performance Actively drive defect elimination, and root cause investigations for specific plant areas Work with equipment suppliers and others to problem solve and identify scope driving improvement opportunities Manage specialist support contractors On a 'reasonable endeavours’ basis, provide 'out of hours’ support to the shift operations team Carry out SHE activities including producing method statements, risk assessments and carrying out audits etc. Fully support the EC&I Engineering team and Engineering Manager across all plant areas Originate, deliver and manage projects, rationalisation initiatives, lead studies and implement plans Establish, direct and motivate multi-functional project teams Provide technical support, policy advice and expertise to the business Maintain awareness and evaluate the impact of technological advances and future trends in order to better advise the business on investment opportunities Represent the company as a technical expert in discussions with external organisations including suppliers, potential new customers and existing customers etc. Requirements: A relevant Degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering is essential Significant experience and understanding gained on varying Instrumentation associated with heavy industry plant and process is essential Significant experience gained from a Instrument Engineer bias role is required Experience of process plant operations Expert knowledge of SHE legislation, BS EN 61511, DSEAR regulations and electrical wiring regulations (IEE) are required TUV Functional Safety certified would be beneficial 18th Edition electrical qualifications would be beneficial A National Safety Passport would be ideal Compex Ex01-Ex04 and Ex5&Ex6 certification would be beneficial Experience of leading a team would be ideal Microsoft Projects experience would be advantageous Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is a must A full driving licence is required Right to work in the UK is essential The Plant C&I Engineer will be a credible, commercial and strategic professional with excellent communication, presentation, influencing, problem solving and analytical skills as well as a high concern for standards and a results focused approach Essential Electrical or Instrumentation engineering degree Experience and qualifications in ATEX standard Experience in BS7671 (18th Edition) Heavy Industrial, power generation or power distribution experience Desirable: Contractor management (small scale) Internal staff (direct reports) management For more information on this opportunity please contact the retained recruitment partner Yaw Ankomah at Imperial Recruitment Group