Responsible Instrument Engineer

Venator is currently recruiting for aResponsible Instrument Engineer (RIE)to join the Engineering Team at the Greatham site. The overall purpose of the RIE is to ensure that instrument assets are designed, installed, commissioned, maintained, inspected, and tested in compliance with UK legislative requirements, Venator Engineering standards, and recognized best practices. The RIE is responsible for developing the site instrument asset strategy and competency program for instrument engineering associates and contractors. Job Responsibilities IncludeDevelop and deliver the site strategy for excellence in instrument and automation engineering, asset integrity, and asset life plans to uphold the business reputation, ensure risks are identified and managed, maintain regulatory compliance, and meet production targets. Assess competencies, appoint, and develop all instrument and automation engineering duty holders, including professional mechanical engineers. Serve as the technical interface with the UK HSE (Health and Safety Executive), external specialists, and engineering service providers. Identify, interpret, ensure compliance with, and manage deviations from instrument and automation engineering standards. Maintain, inspect, repair, and operate Greatham assets in compliance with UK legislation, Venator standards, and best engineering practices. Provide professional engineering support for asset improvement, maintenance, and operation, including managing external specialists and companies. Approve repairs and modifications involving EHS-critical equipment. Contribute to the development and implementation of the site engineering strategy, improvement initiatives, and capital expenditure plans as a member of the Site Engineering Leadership Team. Lead and promote a positive, values-based culture that drives high performance and engineering best practices. Ensure compliance with PSM/COMAH regulations. Candidate RequirementsJob-related experience, skills, and knowledge: Degree-qualified engineer in an appropriate instrument engineering discipline. Member of a professional institution with chartered engineer status. Strong leadership, negotiation, influence, and conflict management skills. Experience in program or project management and serving as Responsible Engineer in project delivery. Minimum 10 years of experience in instrument engineering leadership roles within the chemical or related sectors, including high hazard manufacturing environments (Upper Tier COMAH assets). Extensive knowledge of instrumentation design, control principles, installation, commissioning, maintenance philosophies, and lifecycle management. Solid understanding of functional safety standards IEC 61508 and 61511. Experience leading continuous improvement activities across various areas. The successful applicant will be offered an attractive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development within a global organization.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-22