Senior EC&I Engineer

606246
  • Negotiable
  • Chorley, England
  • Contract

Our Client is seeking a contract-based Senior EC&I Engineer with expertise in Functional Safety to produce design studies and manufacturing designs for their projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Production of EC&I design concepts, including SLDs, BCDs, cable schedules, and layouts.
  • Knowledge of control system hardware and software.
  • Experience in Functional Safety adhering to BS EN 61508 & 61511 standards.
  • Ensure designs conform to British and European standards and client requirements.
  • Maintain an LTQR / Technical File as per NSG Quality Management Systems.
  • Address operability, maintainability, and safety issues in designs.
  • Meet project programme and budget requirements.
  • Prepare design justification reports to mitigate identified technical risks.
  • Create functional safety and controls design documentation, including FDS, SIDD, and Functional Safety Plans.
  • Develop detailed manufacturing information such as drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
  • Check in-house and subcontract drawing documentation.
  • Produce EC&I technical specifications and commissioning documentation, including FAT and SAT.
  • Manage subcontract supplier relationships and oversee commissioning activities.
  • Interpret and create EC&I engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
  • Author engineering reports, e.g., basis of design, substantiation, and calculation reports.

Job Requirements:

  • Relevant Engineering Degree, HNC or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Membership of appropriate technical/professional body (desirable).
  • IOSH Managing Safely or Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent (training provided if required).
  • Competent user of MS Office and proficient in producing technical reports and documents.
  • Experience in risk assessment techniques and engineering substantiation (desirable).
  • Resource management and planning skills (desirable).
  • Knowledge of SIL rating and BS EN 61508 / 61511 (desirable).
  • Effective presentation skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues, stakeholders, and contractors at all levels.
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001, & 18001 (desirable).

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