EIC Engineer - Agency March 2023
EIC Engineer - Agency March 2023
With over 60 years of chemical manufacturing heritage and an established reputation for excellence,
Briar Chemicals is focused on providing the best contract manufacturing and site services to
customers in the agrochemical, fine and specialty chemical industries. Based in Norwich, Norfolk,
Briar Chemicals is a leading large scale chemical company delivering customers’ needs utilising its
broad asset and technology base underpinned by its quality driven project management.
We currently have a full time vacancy for an E, I & C Engineer to join our Engineering department.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to assist operational staff with the resolution of
complex problems, and implement E I and C improvements to a range of chemical process plants.
The role
The key requirements of the job include implementing a continuous improvement programme to
maintain and increase production, whilst meeting the legislative requirements of an Upper Tier
COMAH site.
Plan, prioritise and carry out inspection, design, maintenance and testing in accordance with
the planned maintenance management system.
Have the relevant technical expertise to make an immediate positive impact on the
performance of the manufacturing plants.
Have the ability to work on both a macro and micro scale as the work requires it, and be able
to balance the varied demands of many internal customers on and off the productions units.
The preferable candidate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and application of PLC
and DCS systems, namely Rockwell and/or Siemens S7.
Qualifications / Experience
Candidates will ideally be qualified to HNC, HND or Degree level in Electrical, Electronic or Control
Engineering, with membership or recognition by a relevant nationally recognised body such as TUV,
IET or ICE.
Experience is required working under the Electricity at Work Regulations in an industrial environment,
and of managing contractors. They shall also understand in-depth knowledge of applicable legislation
including HaSaWA, COMAH, DSEAR, CompEx and relevant HSE Codes of Practice.
Other comments
Please provide salary information – current and expected, availability to commence and for assessment
/interview, gaps in employment history should be explained. References should be available for all CVs
sent.
Additional Information
Knowledge and application of PLC and DCS systems, namely Rockwell and/or Siemens S7.
Ability to prioritise demands over a number of systems across a single site.
Ensure cost-effective delivery to the site.
Proficient working within teams as well as leading them.
Balance a range of technical responsibilities.
Ability to implement Process Improvement Techniques.
Experience of effectively managing sub-contractors.
On completion of a satisfactory probationary period and achieving an agreed level of competence, the
role will involve the undertaking of standby and call-outs on an E, I and C standby rota, the frequency
of which may change in response to the business demands. Successful candidate should be able to
work within tightly focussed teams and as an individual professional, solving a wide range of technical
problems.