Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Electrical Instrumentation Engineer Location: St Helens (covering Runcorn, Trafford Park, Ravenhead) Salary: Circa £60,000 per annum Call Out Allowance Benefits Hours: 8:00 – 16:00 (with bankable hours system) Call Out: 1-in-4 rotation, with allowance and pool car provided Role Overview We are working with a leading industrial process organisation seeking a technically proficient Electrical Instrumentation Engineer . The role requires an individual with substantial hands-on electrical and instrumentation expertise, a strong understanding of industrial process systems, and the ability to supervise and coordinate contractors while ensuring compliance with all statutory and site-specific procedures. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining operational reliability, safety, and efficiency across multiple heavy industrial and chemical sites. This is a hands-on role that demands proactive thinking, problem-solving in real time, and strong technical leadership. Key Responsibilities Supervise, control, and maintain industrial plants including ASU, SMR, or other chemical process units. Act as the site electrical champion , providing technical guidance and ensuring compliance with BS, IEC, and site-specific electrical standards . Issue, monitor, and close Permits to Work (PTW) for contractors and in-house personnel, ensuring strict adherence to site SHEQ procedures. Supervise BOC and contract personnel, providing technical oversight and ensuring safe execution of maintenance, modification, and installation work. Carry out hands-on electrical and instrumentation work , including fault diagnosis, repair, calibration, and preventative maintenance. Interpret and work from single line diagrams, loop diagrams, and control schematics . Provide expert input into plant reliability and performance improvement initiatives in collaboration with Remote Operating Centres . Respond to plant emergencies, acting as senior technical lead on-site , implementing emergency response plans, and providing technical guidance under pressure. Work with HV and LV electrical systems , Compex instrumentation networks, and ATEX-rated equipment where applicable. Support mechanical and electrical integration tasks, including troubleshooting combined electro-mechanical systems . Contribute to site compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation , including NEBOSH-level awareness. Candidate Requirements Qualification: NVQ Level 3 minimum in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering; HNC preferred. Experience: Minimum 6 years’ practical experience in a heavy industrial, chemical, or process environment. Strong electrical and instrumentation diagnostic skills , including HV/LV fault finding and Compex system knowledge. Proven ability to read, interpret, and act upon single line diagrams, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and control logic diagrams . Experience with Permit to Work systems , contractor supervision, and emergency plan execution. Knowledge of ATEX-rated equipment and hazardous area compliance is highly desirable. Some mechanical experience preferred to support electro-mechanical troubleshooting. Ability to work independently, make decisions under pressure, and prioritize tasks effectively. Familiarity with industrial process operations , including chemical or gas processing. Full UK driving licence essential. Technical Competencies High-level understanding of industrial electrical systems , including HV/LV distribution, MCCs, switchgear, and protective devices. Instrumentation and control systems: Compex networks, PLC-based control loops, sensors, transmitters, actuators, and control valves. Experience with loop testing, calibration, signal verification, and fault isolation . Understanding of process safety standards , control logic, and safety instrumented systems. Strong problem-solving skills, capable of rapid diagnosis and resolution of complex plant issues. Supervisory experience: ability to direct contractors and internal teams to complete technical tasks safely and efficiently. What’s on Offer Competitive salary of around £60,000. Call out allowance with pool car provided during on-call weeks. Bankable hours for flexibility. Opportunity to work on complex, high-value industrial processes. Career development within a technically challenging, multi-disciplined environment. Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will be technically versatile, able to lead and mentor contractor teams, and comfortable making operational decisions in a high-pressure industrial environment. You will have a proven track record in heavy industrial electrical and instrumentation work , a strong grasp of process plant operations , and the ability to work hands-on when required.

Location: St Helens, UK, GB

Posted Date: 11/5/2025