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We are seeking an experienced Group EICA Engineer to join the Synthomer Group Engineering Team to provide global technical leadership and specialist support across our manufacturing sites. This is a senior expert role supporting Projects, Operations, and Maintenance for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) systems across complex chemical manufacturing environments. Acting as a subject-matter expert, you will partner closely with site teams, project managers, contractors, and leadership to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and effective EICA systems aligned with corporate standards and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Group EICA Engineer to join the Synthomer Group Engineering Team to provide global technical leadership and specialist support across our manufacturing sites. This is a senior expert role supporting Projects, Operations, and Maintenance for Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (EICA) systems across complex chemical manufacturing environments. Acting as a subject-matter expert, you will partner closely with site teams, project managers, contractors, and leadership to ensure safe, compliant, reliable, and effective EICA systems aligned with corporate standards and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide specialist expertise in EICA systems, including: DCS, PLC and SCADA systems Process instrumentation and automation Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Electrical distribution, MCCs, motors and drives Process historians and automation platforms
DCS, PLC and SCADA systems
Process instrumentation and automation
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Electrical distribution, MCCs, motors and drives
Process historians and automation platforms
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Act as the EICA authority supporting CAPEX projects across the Group.
Advise on the procurement, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of EICA systems.
Support and advise sites on compliance with local legislation, electrical safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
Ensure alignment with Synthomer SHE management system standards and expectations.
Appoint, guide, and support Site Electrical Duty Holders for HV and LV systems.
Support SIS lifecycle activities, including HAZOP, LOPA, SIF design, and ongoing management.
Conduct EICA audits and support sites in implementing improvement actions.
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams to maximise plant availability and reliability.
Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to resolve equipment and system issues.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve safety, reliability, functionality, and standardisation of EICA systems across the Group.
Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices relevant to EICA and industrial automation.
Expertise - Develop and maintain Group standards, systems, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and reliability requirements.
Strong organisational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proactive problem-solver able to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable influencing without direct authority.
Confident working collaboratively within international and cross-functional teams.
Proficient in Windows environments and MS Office (Word, Excel).
Language – Excellent written and spoken English.
🌍 Global Benefits Overview
💰 Competitive, market-aligned compensation
🎯 Discretionary global bonus scheme
📈 Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) – for senior positions
🚗 Company car or car allowance – varies by region and role
🩺 Healthcare – tailored to regional locations
👶 Parental leave and family support – maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)
🏡 Working options – flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs
📚 Learning & development opportunities – training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers
💙 Wellbeing support – employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives
🌱 Retirement / pension contributions – plans vary by country
🤝 Culture of Inclusion – where everyone can thrive
🏆 Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes
British specialty chemicals manufacturer supplying water-based polymers and ingredients for coatings, construction, adhesives, and healthcare.
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