Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Senior Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer

Location: Imerys Aluminates - Dolphin Way Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1NZ

Competitive salary

Hours of work: 35 hours a week, working Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm

(There is a requirement to provide support out of hours)

Are you an experienced Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineer, looking for your next opportunity? Want a role that offers seniority where you can utilise and develop your skill set?

Join Imerys; the market leader in mineral-based speciality solutions, where we'll help you tap your full potential!

An excellent opportunity has come up at our Imerys Aluminates site at West Thurrock, which produces fused and sintered calcium illuminate binders - valued for their high heat resistance to corrosion, abrasion and heat. The 5-hectare site serves the European building chemistry, wastewater infrastructure, refractories, metallurgy and the mining industry with benchmark products.

You will be responsible for managing, maintaining and improving electrical and automation equipment and systems for Imerys Aluminates industrial/ production site.

The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Site Electrical Duty Holder
Managing and execute electrical, automation and instrumentation work (including inspection, auditing, calibration, spare parts, drawings, risk assessments and reactive & preventive maintenance)
Operation, managing and maintaining Siemens automation systems (PLCs/ PCS7/ SCADA/ WinCC/ S7-300/ HMIs) including fault finding, programming and updating.
Manage ECI compliance and statutory activities (Fixed wire testing, HV maintenance, Earthing test, PAT, Arc flash testing, etc.)
Work on and manage high voltage (HV) network and drives.
Managing ECI projects (including designs, specifications, documentation, contract management, installation, commissioning, spare parts and training)
Adhere to Health & Safety standards and ensure all ECI tasks are performed in compliance with regulations and company procedures.
Participate in training, development and appointment of other industrial engineers.
Respond to after hour consultation and provide technical support during equipment failures

This role will involve working at height and in confined spaces.

What’s in it for you?

Our workplaces are diverse and inclusive, and we foster a collaborative work culture which helps us continually drive innovation in our fields. Joining a global organisation, you’ll receive an excellent induction, where you can develop your skills personally and professionally.

Benefits include:

28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on external retailers
Cycle to work scheme

What we are looking for:

You’ll have a strong understanding of industrial electrical, control and instrumentation systems, such as valves, sensors, probes, and control circuits, with proven experience of fault finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills.

You’ll also need to:

Have a Degree in Electrical /Electronic/Control/ Automation Engineering or related engineering discipline
Previous experience of working in a similar role within a heavy production / manufacturing/ process environment
Have experience of programming, editing and fault finding on Siemens systems (PCS7), SCADA systems (WinCC) and communication network e.g. Profibus and Profinet
Strong understanding and experience of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and process systems
Be able to use Auto CAD and Trimble
Hold a Health and Safety NEBOSH or IOSH Certification
Willingness to respond to afterhours breakdowns
Legally able to drive in the UK

About Us

Imerys is the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide we are leaders in 80% of our markets. Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to a diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods.

Our people are important to us, our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and whilst maintaining the health, safety and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you, we’re an organisation with a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.