Life Science - Senior Electrical Engineer - Macclesfield

Senior Electrical Engineer

Permanent

Macclesfield

Role Detail Description:

The Senior Controls & Instrument Engineer will work closely with the Engineering & Design Team Leads to support the efficient and effective delivery of instrument engineering & design services within significant projects. The role will also hold responsibility for smaller projects.

The post holder will:

• Provide effective, accurate & efficient controls and instrumentation Engineering services to both internal & external customers.
• Generate controls and instrumentation deliverables in compliance with BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations and client specifications.
• Support effective delivery of projects to time, quality, and cost targets together with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Produce documentation in accordance with defined standards/quality requirements.
• Liaise with design and equipment subcontractors.
• Lead the improvement of performance by seeking, reviewing and applying, where appropriate, innovative solutions.
• Interface with other disciplines such as Mechanical, Process, HVAC and Civil.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

• Extensive experience (at least 8 years) in a relevant lead design role including successful delivery of controls and instrumentation designs within projects for the pharmaceutical and petrochemical sector.
• Working knowledge of industrial HV and LV distribution systems – specialising in LV distribution.
• HNC or Degree in technical engineering related subject
• Membership of a professional Institution or similar body is desirable, working towards or holding IEng or CEng registration
• Strong experience in UK pharmaceutical and petrochemical construction projects
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous area design together with hazardous area protection principles and generation of associated documentation i.e. Intrinsically safe calculations and hazardous area inspection schedules
• Knowledge of functional safety requirements and lifecycle with a clear understanding of IEC 61508 and 61511
• Working knowledge of modern communications network principles and design i.e. Ethernet, Profibus, Profinet etc.
• Experience of E&I design best practices
• Strong understanding of design process & associated documentation
• Project lifecycle experience (Concept through detail design to construction support)
• Knowledge of data and administrative management practices and procedures
• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 together with experience of undertaking ‘Designer’ and ‘Principal Designer’ Duty holder roles
• Ability to undertake site surveys
• Collaborative skills and experience working in part of a multi-discipline team
• Work packages encompass varying project stages from concept through to detail design and will include requirements for construction support
• Ability to work in a team or alone, comfortable to liaise with client representatives
• Ability to identify innovative solutions and embrace emerging technology
• Possess strong communication and organisational skills

Software Packages

• Proficient use of the following software packages:
• AutoCAD LT
• Trimble (Amtech) Pro Design Suite Cable Sizing Software
• Microsoft suite of programs
• AVEVA Instrumentation and Systems engineering proprietary software