Principal Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer

About the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Instrumentation Engineer to join our team on a permanent basis and lead a talented team. 

You will be the technical lead for all Instrument and Electrical installations on all capital projects at the Edinburgh site. Ensuring all designs and installations are carried out in accordance with the site engineering standards. This could be the next opportunity for you. 

 To be successful in this role you will need to be flexible, organised and work well within a team. You will also be able to communicate well with external and internal customers as well as having strong computer literacy skills (MS Office)

The Company

We are a global leader in the development and manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, with expertise in highly regulated and complex chemistries. We have over 50 years of experience navigating the challenges of the global healthcare industry, and nurturing long-standing, trusted customer relationships. Operating within two divisions, Generics and Originators, we deliver a differentiated service offering to pharma and biotech customers for every stage in the drug development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the site E+I SME on all CAPEX designs and installations.
• Manage contract E+I discipline engineers, ensuring they comply with the business standards.
• Manage the project EPC contractor to ensure their designs are in compliance with the site standards and support them with the prompt answers to TQs received.
• Liaise with Maintenance & Compliance teams to ensure E+I proposals are aligned to the site requirements. 
• Responsible for budget control and reporting for all projects under their direction 
• Mange Functional Safety compliance on CAPEX projects, ensuring on-going conformance to Functional Safety Lifecycle requirements of IEC 61508 / 61511.  including verification of design / installation and system certification.
• Ensure new E&I equipment installed are assessed for (Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality impact) with appropriate PM tasks identified
• Ensure critical spares for new installations have been identified and ordered.
• Provide technical input where requested into the current site standards to ensure they remain up to date and aligned with current best practice.
• Ensure IS calculations and loop drawings are updated for all CAPEX projects
• Provide hands on support during project handover 
• Support training of the operational teams for any new installations 
• Ensure qualification / quality obligations are met for all project I & E activity.
• Provide technical guidance to all departments, including root cause analysis, troubleshooting and fault finding of E&I issues
• Provide add-hoc technical support to maintenance and compliance teams for any ongoing operational issues on plant.

What you need for the role

• Chartered Qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation & Control 
• Experience and proven track record of delivering complex engineering E+I projects
• Experience of permit to work systems (including working at height, confined space, isolations)
• Experience of project budget control and reporting 
• Experience leading a team of discipline E+I engineers in a project environment
• Experience with installations in hazardous areas (ATEX)
• Experience with site commissioning and fault finding

How will you be rewarded 

The company provides an industry leading compensation package, and this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable bonus plan. You will also receive excellent pension contributions, life insurance and receive 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.  Employees will also be eligible to participate in a health cash plan, savings plan, Cycle2Work scheme, technology savings and enhanced family friendly polices to help support our people during important, life changing moments.

At Veranova an inclusive culture is integral to our values. We are committed to ensuring that everyone can bring their full self to work and thrive in their career. 

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.
 
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Veranova is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.