Job Description
Position: Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer
Reporting to: Chief Engineer
Location: Buckinghamshire
About the Client: Our client is a leading company in the organics recycling, and green energy, with projects worldwide. They are expanding their team to meet the demands of their growing project pipeline.
Role Overview: The Senior Control & Instrumentation Engineer will oversee control & instrumentation aspects of projects, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery meeting quality standards. Responsibilities include managing control systems, communication networks, operator interfaces, process instrumentation, and installation specifications.
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead selection of systems integration, communication networks, and instrumentation.
- Develop and maintain standards for systems and equipment.
- Evaluate technical bids, assist in supplier selection, and manage relationships.
- Collaborate to develop process design requirements and software specifications.
- Participate in project meetings and hazard studies.
- Provide necessary information to suppliers for design completion.
- Review supplier drawings against project requirements.
- Generate controls documentation or manage external providers.
- Develop technical packages and scopes for installation.
- Provide C&I input into design activities and support site staff.
- Assist in budget and schedule preparation and report on technical matters.
- Conduct factory acceptance tests for software and equipment.
- Oversee C&I aspects of installation and commissioning.
- Support site engineers and operations staff.
- Ensure compilation of all necessary commissioning documentation.
- Travel domestically and internationally for client visits.
- Provide C&I assistance for proposals.
- Ensure activities adhere to health, safety, environmental, and QA procedures.
- Perform other duties as required.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Degree in a relevant discipline or significant work experience.
- Proven track record in successfully delivering similar projects.
- Comprehensive understanding of process plant control systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to deliver presentations to senior management and clients.
- Strong cost management and commercial awareness.
- Health, safety, and environmental awareness.