Project Engineer (Instrumentation & Control)

About The Company

My client, an established manufacturing business based in the Birmingham area, are currently looking to recruit an experienced Instrumentation Project Engineer to join their highly skilled Installation, Maintenance and Calibration Team.

The Successful candidate will take responsibility for the full life-cycle management of plant instrumentation projects from concept through to commissioning.

Projects will include a variety of instrumentation and control systems including Level, Flow, Temperature, Pressure and Mass Instrumentation, PLC Controllers, Safety Instrumented Systems & Intrinsic Safety.

My client are potentially able to provide sponsorship for none UK nationals, currently based in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management of the full project life-cycle fron concept through to commissioning


• Creation / Modification of instumentation drawings using CAD or similar software


• Manage the modification of plant instrumentation systems via a management of change system


• Maintain records on all items including modifications, repairs, specifications etc.

Candidate Requirements:

• Hold a recognised Instrumentation Qualification (minimum HNC Level)


• At least 7-10 years commercial experience, managing instrumentation projects within the chemical process or similar regulated industry sector (Pharmaceutical, Petro-Chem, Food or Oil & Gas)


• Previous experience working on a Higher / Lower Tier COMAH site would be extremely desirable


• Experience and strong understanding of the instrumentation aspects of DSEAR/ATEX compliance


• In depth knowledge / experience of instrumentation documents including, Loop Drawings, I/O Lists, P&ID's Network architecture Diagrams, Bill of Quantities, Equipment Schedules etc.


• Good understanding of control, safety systems and functional safety standards IEC61508 & IEC61511 with the ability to manage proof tests along HSE guidelines


• Good knowledge of Planned Preventative Maintenance, Total Productive Maintenance and Continuous Improvement would be highly beneficial


• Experience of working to ISO9001 standards

To discuss this role further or to apply contact Jason Wallis at Service Care Solutions Ltd.