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Electrical and Control Project Engineer
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Parkeston, Essex
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Electrical and Control Project Engineer
Full Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary (£45,000 - £55,000 DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Location- Essex
A specialist chemical refinery and leading supplier of high-value hydrocarbon-based products and solutions. They manufacture and supply a wide range of products including specialty fuels (such as racing and performance fuels), solvents, distillates, and aromatics. Their operations serve industries like automotive, aviation, energy, and industrial manufacturing.
A new oppertunity for a proactive and experienced Electrical and Controls Project Engineer to join our EC&I Department. You’ll lead and support a range of electrical, instrumentation and control system projects – ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of plant and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, build, commission, and validate electrical and control systems for new and modified plant in accordance with COMAH regulations.
* Design of motor control circuits, control systems, and LV/hazardous area cable circuits.
* Specify equipment for use in ATEX-zoned environments.
* Produce control system specifications, safety parameters, and validation documentation.
* Manage project resources, materials, contractors, costs, and timelines.
* Communicate effectively with internal teams, stakeholders, and suppliers.
* Ensure documentation, inspections, and modifications are appropriately recorded and shared.
* Uphold all site safety, environmental, and quality procedures (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001).
Key Skills & Experience
* Demonstrated design experience in electrical systems including HV/LV and hazardous area installations (to EN60079).
* Strong background in PLC, DCS, and field instrumentation – including intrinsically safe systems.
* Knowledge of 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
* Experience managing capital projects, major shutdowns, or working within CDM environments.
* Familiar with AutoCAD, Maintenance Management Systems, project documentation and handover processes.
* Proven ability to assess and review method statements, risk assessments, and change management procedures.
* Strong organisational and communication skills.
What’s in it for you?
* 25 days holiday (rising to 27 with service) + bank holidays
* 5% employer pension contribution (subject to 4% employee contribution)
* Life Assurance (4x basic salary)
* Healthcare & EAP Scheme
* Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
* Sick Pay – up to 6 months full, 6 months half pay
* Long-service awards
* Free vending, PPE, and annual health screening
* Regular social events through our active Social Club
* Income Protection (after 5 years’ service)
* Supportive environment with individual pension planning sessionsBefore You Apply
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