Vivergo Fuels are searching for a E&I Engineer to join the improvement team at our bioethanol and animal feed production facility based at the Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull. The Bioethanol production process is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The opportunity for development within control engineering is vast and continually developing with the evolution of technology. This role is day based and will be part of the E,C&I Engineering team. This role will encompass the engineering activities regarding electrical and instrumentation, with primary focus on asset and E&I systems reliability. This roll will define and recommend technical improvement opportunities which meet business goals and investment criteria. Key Responsibilities E&I Systems Act as a key stakeholder for the implementation of major, complex E&I projects which will enhance plant reliability and performance. Assess the plant’s aging assets and electrical systems for life cycle, efficiency and suitability, make recommendations for continuous improvement of such systems. Support in the ongoing compliance and operability of key E&I systems such as Burner management systems, HV/LV network distribution and distributed control systems including assessment of OEM servicing reports and recommendations from an engineering perspective. Develop engineering solutions to persistent reliability challenges. As part of the EC&I engineering team you will participate with the Engineering Management of Change process and provide valuable input in safety studies such as FMEA, FTA, HAZID and HAZOP. Work with the wider E,C&I team in order to support plant activities when required, deputise for other E&I personnel in their absence. Proactively produce sophisticated E&I inventory data for the management of obsolescence risk, communicate identified risks in written reports to the Senior EC&I Engineer for consideration of overall business risk. Develop plans for economic mitigation of identified obsolescence risk. Functional Safety You will assist to ensure the Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) remain complaint and fit for purpose. Assistance will be given the wider functional safety team for the determining of instrument failure mechanisms. Assist the functional safety team for Compliance with IEC-61511 OT Cyber Security Uphold OT Cyber security policies and procedures relative to your role Salary: £60,000-£65,000 depending on experience, plus 10% bonus package. Contract: Permanent Working hours : 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday. Based at the Vivergo Fuels Site at the Saltend Chemicals Park in Hull. About You Knowledge – skills and experience required Electrical and Instrument systems knowledge: It is essential the job holder has substantial experience and comprehensive understanding of, Motor control systems including DOL, VSD and soft start. Motor Control Centres. LV distribution networks including various protection principles and devices (HV desirable). Instrumentation Systems.Device communication protocols (Foundation Fieldbus experience desirable) It is desirable that the candidate has foundation level understanding of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), ideally Emerson and Siemens respectfully. Functional Safety Knowledge:The job holder will have working knowledge in this area and be familiar with the requirements of IEC 61508 and 61511 and the practical implementation of those standards on a major process plant. This role requires an education background to HND level, electrical engineering degree is desirable. Candidates that do not meet the required qualifications will be considered if they possess demonstrable equivalent underpinning knowledge and understanding, including discipline relevant professional experience. Personal attributes Able to work efficiently in a team environment and possess a level of communication and interpersonal skills that will facilitate working closely with the production team, process engineers, design engineers, craft technicians and staff responsible for purchasing. Creative problem solving will be required to be able to work with sophisticated E&I systems and identify then implement improvement projects. A primary role responsibility is to improve E&I systems reliability working closely with the plant reliability engineer, the chosen candidate will be familiar with principles of asset reliability targets and be able to work autonomously in achieving asset availability. The incumbent will have extensive experience of working in a similar position on a large scale manufacturing site (ideally COMAH), with a track record of delivery proven over a number of years and will be fully familiar with the legislative requirements to ensure E and I compliance. The role requires good verbal, written and presentation skills, in order to be able to communicate effectively at all levels. About Us Vivergo Fuels operates on the Saltend Chemicals complex in Hull. We are part of the AB Sugar division within ABF (Associated British Foods). ABF is a FTSE 10 group that operates in 53 countries across Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. What do we do? In simple terms we convert locally sourced feed wheat into both bioethanol, a more environmentally friendly transport fuel, and a highly nutritious animal feed for the dairy industry. We are passionate about what we do and proud to say the bioethanol we produce helps to reduce transport carbon emissions in the UK. After an extended pause the business is preparing to re-open, grow and recommence production in early 2022. Safety comes first at Vivergo Fuels, but equally important is how we work; our people and culture make us who we are. Our Benefits Working with us offers a great benefits package that equates to 10% on top of your salary, and encompasses options such as: Matching pension scheme up to 10% Life Assurance Income Protection Cycle to work scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays (rising with time) Private medical options On site free staff parking We also recognise that whilst work is a big part of who we are, our people have other roles to fill in their lives. Enabling our team to balance work and home life is important to us. Viv ergo Fuels from AB Sugar on Vimeo .