Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Job Description

What if you could play a role in advancing life around the world?

Would you like to play a part in powering the energy of the future?

Would you like to work in a stable, profitable, and growing business?

Would you thrive in a role that involves managing the day-to-day engineering, and maintenance whilst getting involved in various projects and process improvement initiatives?

If so, we should talk! – Koura, an Orbia business and part of the Fluorinated Solutions group, is hiring an E&I Engineer based in Runcorn, Cheshire.

About the role

• Manage the day-to-day engineering, maintenance and troubleshooting works related to Electrical, Instrumentation and Control systems for assigned plants / areas to facilitate safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.
• Maintain, implement, and improve SHE and engineering standards in areas under his/her control to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and recognised good practice. Proactively assist in the development / improvement of site E/I and engineering standards.
• Identify, manage and implement modifications and capital projects related to or involving elements of E/I work. Lead/manage the engineering of and ensure safe and cost effective delivery of E/I elements of major capital projects (including influencing technology selection and specification).
• Technical focal point for E/I contracts across his/her areas to ensure efficient and effective delivery of scheduled and breakdown services and value for money for the company.
• Identify specific improvement opportunities, get these incorporated into relevant capital / SR&M programmes in time and with appropriate supporting information, recommend and lead the implementation / commissioning of subsequent projects in order to deliver benefits to the business
• Ensure that root causes of problems related to EC&I systems are identified and solved in a timely manner so that SHE/reliability performance continues to improve. Suggest and implement required improvements.
• Maintain effective communication and close coordination with operating teams to ensure necessary service level and support is provided to operators for EC&I systems in the relevant areas.
• Direct, train, coach & maintain the competence of manufacturing personnel with respect to installed and new E/I systems to ensure maximum exploitation for the benefit of Koura.
• Control and monitor E/I budgets and spend for the relevant areas to meet the business targets, as agreed with the Site E/I Engineer.

About you

We are looking for a recent Electrical/Instrumentation/Control Engineering Graduate with previous experience in the field as an E&I Technician OR someone that has experience working as an E&I Engineer.

Other key skills and experience include:

• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Control Engineering.
• Good working knowledge and experience on a range of LV electrical systems
• Good working knowledge of process control principles and their application
• Good working knowledge of a range of instrumentation systems
• Good working knowledge of safety instrumented systems and their application
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Proven ability in basic PLC or DCS programming
• Good working knowledge EAW Regulations 1989 and BS7671 (17th Edition)
• Good working knowledge of IEC 61511
• Good working knowledge of EN 60079 / DSEAR

If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the posting, we encourage you to apply and join our talent network. You may be the right candidate for this or some of our other roles!

We do not simply hire candidates who tick every box. We hire talent. We upskill our talent. As we tackle global problems, we are laser focused on developing leaders of the future. Check out our ImpactMark as we deliver on those promises: https://www.orbia.com/this-is-orbia/our-impactmark/

About Koura, an Orbia business and part of the Fluorinated Solutions group

Orbia’s Fluorinated Solutions business Koura is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and supply of fluoroproducts that play a fundamental role in enhancing everyday lives and shortening the path to a sustainable, circular economy.

Backed by over 35 years of experience, Koura’s products are used in a vast range of applications including electric vehicles and energy storage, urban and rural infrastructure, indoor climate management, food and medicine refrigeration, and even in treating respiratory conditions through the development of healthy and innovative low-GWP propellants for metered-dose inhalers.

Koura has 1,600 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, serving 60 countries through a global sales and distribution network.

About Orbia

Orbia is a purpose-led company with six industry-leading businesses, Koura is one of those Orbia Businesses. We are out to advance life around the world while maximizing value to our shareholders, customers, and employees. We are passionate about the topics that define how people will live and thrive tomorrow, always taking consideration of our values: Be Brave, Take Responsibility and Embrace Diversity.

Forbes named Orbia and its businesses as One of World's Best Employers in 2021. Entrepreneurial with an owner’s mindset and a long-term perspective, Orbia is a $9B+ global force with the agility of a start-up. Today, all Orbia has commercial activities in more than 110 countries and operations in over 50, employing more than 23,000 people worldwide.

We invite you to learn more about Orbia and its businesses!

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