Job Description

Company Overview

Process Instrument Solutions are the leading process industry solution provider offering high-quality, reliable and effective instrumentation alongside exceptional customer service.

Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced C&I Engineer to join our innovative team in the heart of the process industry as a C&I Engineering Manager. This role is pivotal in developing and maintaining smooth running and technical development of our Services team and will play a key role in delivering instrument packages, solutions, site maintenance and calibrations, contributing directly to our mission of delivering exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

Design and Implementation

: Oversee the design and integration of control systems (PLC, SCADA, DCS) and instrumentation in new or existing systems.

Instrumentation Selection

: Ensure the correct selection, calibration, and installation of instruments for measuring variables like pressure, flow, temperature, and level.

System Integrity

: Maintain and improve control system reliability, availability, and safety.

Troubleshooting

: Provide high-level support for diagnosing and resolving control and instrumentation faults.

Compliance

: Ensure systems meet relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and best practices (e.g., IEC, ATEX, SIL, etc.).

Leadership & Management

Team Management

: Lead and develop a team of C&I engineers and technicians. Allocate tasks and monitor performance.

Project Management

: Plan and oversee C&I aspects of projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification.

Budgeting

: Manage budgets for C&I projects and maintenance.

Supplier Coordination

: Liaise with external suppliers and contractors for system components, upgrades, or support.

Strategic & Continuous Improvement

Asset Management

: Develop and maintain asset lifecycle plans for company equipment.

Technology Upgrades

: Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance system performance or efficiency.

Standardisation

: Develop and enforce engineering standards, specifications, and procedures.

Risk Management

: Identify risks related to control systems and put mitigation strategies in place.

Training & Knowledge Sharing

Mentoring

: Train and mentor junior engineers or apprentices.

Knowledge Transfer

: Ensure documentation and technical knowledge is effectively captured and shared.

Documentation Control

: Support the Service Manager and project coordinators in ensuring all documentation is completed for project works and compliance.

Knowledge and Experience (Desirable but not essential)

Control Systems

: Deep understanding of PLCs, SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems (Siemens would be preferred).

Instrumentation

: Knowledge of field instruments (flow, pressure, temperature, level), including selection, calibration, and installation.

Communication Protocols

: Familiarity with industrial networking and fieldbus protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus).

Electrical & Electronic Principles

: Strong grasp of low-voltage systems, signal processing, and circuit design related to instrumentation.

Functional Safety

: Understanding of safety integrity levels (SIL) and ATEX.

Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge

Knowledge of relevant industry regulations (e.g., ATEX, IECEx for hazardous areas). Awareness of standards for design, commissioning, and operation of C&I systems (e.g., ISO, IEC, BS standards). Health and safety regulations related to electrical and control systems.

Software & Tools

PLC programming software (e.g., TIA Portal) SCADA/HMI configuration tools CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPLAN)

Typically 5+ years

of experience in controls and instrumentation engineering.

Proven project delivery

experience - leading C&I scopes from design through to commissioning and handover. Hands-on experience with

fault finding

,

commissioning

, and

maintaining

control systems in a live plant or industrial environment. Experience working in a

regulated industry

(e.g., oil & gas, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, utilities, manufacturing) is highly beneficial. Experience managing a team of engineers and technicians. Ability to plan resources, manage budgets, and deliver to project milestones. Experience in mentoring, performance management, and team development. Experience with plant or facility upgrades and instrumentation migrations. Exposure to root cause analysis (RCA), reliability engineering, and continuous improvement processes. Working with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., mechanical, electrical, process engineers).

Qualifications (Desirable but not essential)

Bachelor's degree

(or higher) in

Electrical Engineering

,

Instrumentation & Control

,

Automation Engineering

, or a related discipline.

Functional Safety

or

Hazardous Area Certification

(e.g. CompEx)

Project Management Certification

(e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person