Principal Automation Engineer
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-28
Listing for:
First Recruitment Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-28
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Manchester (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Duration: 12 Month Contract
IR35:
Inside (PAYE)
An experienced Automation Engineer to lead and coordinate Automation activities on a long-standing Master Service Agreement in the Oil & Gas industry (downstream), acting as the key focal point for stakeholders and vendors. Responsible for ensuring all technical, safety, commercial, and schedule requirements are met while supporting successful system integration and plant operations
Key Responsibilities:- Site surveying to identify cutover methods suitable for the plant outages and manual operation modes available.
- Lead the FEED process (engineering work requests, deliverable structure, testing & cutover strategy).
- Review and approve DCS / PLC proposals with vendors and integrators
- Review and approve EC&I and OEM detailed design documentation.
- Lead multi-disciplinary design review meetings with Client, EPC and OEM subject matter experts.
- Develop Control Narratives from P&IDs, Operations procedures and/or reverse-engineering PLC / DCS configuration.
- Develop FAT, SAT and plant commissioning procedures.
- Experience in the oil & gas, process, utilities or pharmaceutical industries
- Demonstrated engineering leadership in automation (PLC, SCADA or DCS) project FEED, detailed design and commissioning phases
- Knowledge of electrical interfacing between automation systems and process industry actuators: process instrumentation, control valves, hydraulic servo controls, motor starters etc.
- Knowledge of hazardous area classifications and protection requirements (ATEX)
- Knowledge of PLC / SCADA platforms and communications protocols (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
- Degree qualified in Electrical & Electronic, Instrumentation, Automation, Chemical or equivalent
- Knowledge of fiscal metering and truck loading (terminals)
- EEMUA 191 Alarm Management standard
- IEC
61508 / 61511 Functional Safety certified
- Client-focused approach to project delivery
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
- Strong technical troubleshooting abilities
- Proficient in technical writing and documentation
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