Senior EC&I Engineer - Gas

Bilfinger UK is currently seeking an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join the expanding UK engineering business in Warrington. The role will be working across all functions of engineering delivery including,  front end engineering design, estimating and project initiation, detailed design, construction support and technical guidance, interfacing with other disciplines and leading / implementing commissioning activities. This shall be carried out ensuring that all project deliverables are delivered in a safe, cost effective timely manner and in compliance with all relevant standards, directives, regulations and quality targets set out by the business.

Reports to

Manager Engineering (hierarchically) / Engineering Project Manager (functionally)

Location

Wilson House, Birchwood Park, Warrington

Responsibilities and Duties:

Represent the interests of BUK in all interactions with the client and maintain client relationships

Able to work effectively in an engineering team, motivating and progressing Engineers and Designers within the business

Carry out all Engineering and Design activities within a multi discipline environment

Make independent decisions on issues, providing expert technical support within and across all Engineering disciplines

Able to carry out Engineering works using their own initiative, to the agreed milestones, budgets and quality targets

Should be able to identify Engineering scope change and effectively manage the process of change control

Able to supervise Engineers and Designers within their own discipline, or on specific projects for small Engineering teams

Act as the Lead EC&I Engineer on single or multi discipline projects

Be responsible for leading and driving quality in all Engineering designs and projects including, the checking and approval of discipline design deliverables to company procedures

Comply with all BUK safety rules and CDM requirements for design work, including: design reviews, RAMS, safety studies and Client requirements

Comply with all BUK company processes and procedures

Be able to effectively carry out, check and approve Engineering and Design estimates, control and report all costs on allocated projects in terms of progress, scope change and man hours

Discipline Specific:

Shall be able to supervise, check and approve the production of detailed EC&I specifications and scopes of work, EC&I design drawings, EC&I schedules and EC&I calculations which can  include; cable routing drawings, schematic and single line diagrams, loop diagrams, general arrangement drawings, cable and load schedules, material take-offs, scope documents, software and hand cable calculations, inspection and test reports and commissioning plans

Lead the selection & specification of general LV electrical items e.g. distribution equipment, isolation & control equipment, light fittings, cables, protective devices

Lead the selection & specification of general items of equipment e.g. converters, barriers, indicators, relays, junction boxes, panel, fixings, cable management etc.

Lead the selection and Specification of Instrumentation Equipment for different types of flow, pressure, level, temperature and analytical instrumentation, including cables, Non I.S and I.S systems

Shall be able to use and complete comprehensive checking of deliverables produced in the following software packages for EC&I engineering designs, AutoCAD 2D, AMTECH or similar Pro Design, Microsoft Office Packages, AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)

Application of functional safety requirements to IEC61508 / 61511

Shall be able to author and provide technical governance on URS and FDS documentation for Automation

Shall have a good understanding of the different types of control systems and their applications to industry

Knowledge / Qualifications in the current standards and codes of practice including ATEX, CDM, BS 7671 etc

Carry out all Engineering and Design activities in accordance with BUK approved design guides & procedures, client requirements and British/European Standards / Codes of Practice

Prepare specifications and requisitions for equipment

Carry out check and approve design, calculation and studies relevant to the engineering discipline

Shall be able to Lead detailed site surveys of existing assets and project requirements, including the production of detailed survey reports and basis for design documentation

Provide Engineering and technical support to the site installation team, including the completion of construction red line and as-built documentation

Shall be able to Lead and implement both cold and hot commissioning activities

Key Behaviours

Leading & Deciding

Working with People

Planning & Organising

Applying Expertise & Technology

Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

Following Instructions & Procedures

Analysing

Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations

Experience and Qualifications

• HNC / HND in an EC&I Engineering Discipline
• Bachelor’s BEng Degree in EC&I Engineering
• Chartership Status CEng with an accredited organisation (Preferred)
• 10+ years’ experience in EC&I Engineering and Design
• Sound technical knowledge and expertise in all areas of EC&I engineering
• Experienced in leading multi discipline Engineering projects
• Application of all key relevant British and European standards and regulations
• Experience within the main Process, Power and Energy industries (Desired)

Key Behaviours Definitions

Leading & Deciding

Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks; Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people; Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction; Initiates and generates activity

Working with People

Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; adapts to the team and builds team spirit; recognises and rewards the contribution of others; listens, consults others and communicates pro-actively; supports and cares for others; develops and openly communicates self-insight

Planning & Organising

Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; manages time effectively; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones

Applying Expertise & Technology

Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development; shares expertise and knowledge with others; uses technology to achieve work objectives; demonstrates appropriate physical co-ordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity; demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions

Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

Works productively in a pressurised environment; keeps emotions under control during difficult situations; balances the demands of work life and a personal life; maintains a positive outlook at work; handles criticism well and learns from it

Following Instructions & Procedures

Appropriately follow instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority; follows procedures and policies keeps to schedules; arrives punctually for work and meetings; demonstrates commitment to the organisation; complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role

Analysing

Analyses numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information; breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships; probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis; produces workable solutions to a range of problems; demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system