Position Title: Control and Instrumentation Engineer
Location: UK – Farnborough
Role Purpose:
Design, implement, and manage process control and safety systems within a CAPEX/OPEX-driven industrial environment. Lead functional safety efforts, ensure compliance with regulatory and engineering standards, and provide technical leadership across the lifecycle of control and instrumentation (C&I) systems.
Key Accountabilities:
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Design and implement process control systems and safety instrumented systems (SIS).
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Lead and manage small-scale control and instrumentation projects.
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Monitor and control CAPEX and OPEX budgets related to C&I scope.
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Oversee site functional safety initiatives and ensure SIS documentation compliance.
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Perform Safety Integrity Level (SIL) verification for safety systems.
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Specify, test, and commission upgrades for SIS and control systems.
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Ensure compliance of hazardous area instrumentation with relevant standards and regulations.
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Provide advanced technical support for fault diagnosis and implement remedial measures.
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Supervise contractors and lead C&I activities across engineering phases, from design to commissioning.
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Support procurement activities including technical specification, vendor evaluation, and coordination.
Qualifications:
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Relevant engineering degree in Instrumentation, Control, or a related discipline.
Experience:
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Minimum of 8 years of experience in instrumentation and control design.
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Proven experience in the full engineering lifecycle: design, installation, testing, and commissioning.
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Field troubleshooting and hands-on leadership in industrial environments.
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Strong knowledge of hazardous area equipment design (CompEx 12A & 12B preferred).
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Familiar with control systems programming and modern industry standards.
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Experience in managing engineering risks through tools such as HAZOP, HAZID, LOPA, and RAMS.
Competencies:
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Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
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Effective communication with senior management and external stakeholders.
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Sound understanding of functional safety and engineering documentation standards.
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Proficient in project execution under cost and time constraints.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to manage suppliers and interface with multi-disciplinary engineering teams.