EC&I Manager

EC&I Manager role based in Cheshire. Working for a chemical manufacturing organisation based at a Top Tier COMAH site Client Details Our client is a well established chemical manufacturing company with operations based in Cheshire Description As the Electrical & Control Instrumentation Maintenance Manager, you will be a hands-on Engineer as well as a leader. You will plan, document and manage the maintenance of all electrical & instrumentation on site, making sure all scheduled maintenance is completed on time and within budget, utilising the site asset management system. · A hands-on reactive maintenance Engineer on production instrumentation as and when failures occur, leading the LOTO / electrical isolations on site; · Responsible person for HV & LV works undertaken on site. · Proactive scheduled maintenance to minimise the reactive maintenance including but not limited to ; o Ownership of site EC&I standards and their continuous improvement; o Development of the site SCADA systems and their maintenance, working closely with the site IT department & current Automation Engineers. o Ownership of Thor compliance to BS EN 61508 & 61511, SIL systems on site and their maintenance; o Ownership of compliance to DSEAR installation on site and their verification. o Ownership of all instrumentation calibration and loop checks; o Legislative compliance, o Working closely with the Engineering Manager and Production Planner to maximise efficiency of working. · Agreeing the timescales, costs and resources required on site; · Being part of the project team for all new projects on site; · Negotiating/ liaising with contractors and suppliers for materials and services · Reporting regularly on progress to the senior managers. · Managing maintenance projects from initiation to completion, overseeing and supervising site work. · Working with new projects running Electrically biased FEED studies, detailed design and installations; · Arranging Invoices & Purchase orders against pre authorised budgets. · To work with the Process/Project team to ensure projects are formally closed off on completion. · Identify any potential areas of slippage in the programme and suggest a corrective course of action to team members. · Escalate problems quickly to the Operations Manager and help to identify and instigate solutions. · Ensure all projects adhere to Electrical, control & instrumentation; Health and Safety legislation; · Ensure daily communication with the maintenance team and Production Manager. · Carry out health and safety inspections with the H&S Manager. · Being part of the site COMAH team, as a technical lead. · Adhering to all Thor Specialities (UK) Limited policies and procedures Profile Electrical Control & Instrumentation Maintenance Manager , you will need: · Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; · Logical thinking with creative problem-solving ability; · Great attention to detail; · Good communication and negotiation skills; · Understanding of budget control; · The ability to work well with others and lead a team; · Computer literacy; · Understanding of risk assessments/ method statements. You will be qualified to degree standard in Electrical Engineering or similar or have a proven track record with relevant City & Guilds certification minimum of · C&G 18th Edition, · C&G Electrical Installation · DSEAR/ COMPEX Knowledge or suitable training in the following would be advantageous: · IEC 61508/61511 · Siemens S7 · Software development (SCADA) · Knowledge of UK Legislation (particularly CDM, HSWA) · Health & Safety awareness and ability to ensure all comply with safety rules in the team Job Offer £60,000 to £80,000 depending on current salary and experience

Location: Cheshire, GB

Posted Date: 2/6/2025