EC&I Engineer - South East Region
A leading UK infrastructure operator is seeking a hands-on Control & Instrumentation Engineer to support critical pipeline and tank storage assets across the South East.
This is a technically demanding position within a regional engineering team responsible for maintaining, improving, and future-proofing industrial automation and control systems across upper-tier COMAH sites.
The Role
You will be operationally embedded, supporting both projects and business-as-usual maintenance while driving continuous improvement across automated systems.
Responsibilities
Maintain and enhance SCADA, DCS and PLC systems
Provide technical support to operations, maintenance and project teams
Install and commission new instrumentation and control equipment
Lead fault finding and troubleshoot complex control issues
Support system upgrades, design and development activities
Review engineering documentation including schematics, network diagrams and functional specifications
Participate in HAZOPs, FAT/SAT, P&ID reviews and commissioning activities
Manage contractors and equipment vendors
Ensure compliance with COMAH, DSEAR (ATEX) and relevant industry standards
The Environment
You will join an established technical team and be trusted to work autonomously within your region.
The role involves regular travel across multiple sites and short periods working away from home, so flexibility is important.
What They’re Looking For
5–10 years’ experience in industrial control environments
Strong electrical bias with solid ATEX knowledge
Proven experience supporting or designing DCS/ESD/SIS and PLC/SCADA systems
Upper-tier COMAH site experience is essential
Comfortable operating independently and making technical decisions
Background with an operator within oil & gas, power generation, gas transmission, or other highly regulated sectors is advantageous
Project leadership experience is beneficial
Functional safety knowledge is desirable
The Opportunity
This organisation offers a clear progression pathway alongside strong technical development, making it well suited to engineers who want to deepen their expertise and grow their career within a critical infrastructure environment
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