Lead EC&I Engineer

Populus are working with a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry who is looking for a Lead EC&I Engineer.

Purpose of the Role

• The lead of the EC&I Engineering Department at a top-tier COMAH batch manufacturing chemical site leads a team to design, maintain, and optimize EC&I systems. They ensure compliance with safety regulations, manage projects, and drive continuous improvements while overseeing budgets and fostering professional development within the team.
• Working with all departments to ensure safe operation and maintenance of plant.
• Oversee and lead a team of electrical, control, and instrument engineers, ensuring optimal performance and professional development.
• Handle all aspects of team management, including, recruitment, conducting appraisals, managing annual leave, and ensuring the well-being and professional growth of team members
• Working with the senior engineers to provide technical leadership in electrical, control and instrumentation disciplines.
• Manage time and allocate EC&I engineering resource to business functions including; operational support, maintenance support, and projects
• Develop and maintain site standards and policies to ensure compliance with COMAH regulations and other relevant safety standards.
• Overall responsible person for functional safety and drive business practices to ensure compliance with the relevant standards (IEC 61508 & 61511).
• Overall responsible person for compliance with electrical regulations and standards including LV & HV safety, ATEX and LOTO.
• Overall responsible person OT cyber security, ensuring compliance and best practice to relevant standards (OG0086 & IEC 62443)

Education

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.

Desirable

• Chartered Status
• TUV FS Engineering Status