Reliability and Compliance Manager EC&I

The Reliability and Compliance Manager (EC&I) is a senior management role responsible for the strategic EC&I reliability, compliance, and plant integrity across the entire Bradford Upper Tier COMAH site. This individual will lead a dedicated team and oversee compliance with all EC&I-related COMAH regulations, while continuously improving EC&I reliability, ensuring long-term plant integrity, and managing maintenance and capital budgets effectively.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job – Please list up to six major responsibilities and duties in a logical order for the position. (Use typical sentence structure: implied subject/verb/object/explanatory phrase.) These would include any on-going activities (can be daily, monthly or annual) that constitute at least 5% - 10% of the position’s time. Please exclude any one-time special projects or activities assigned to the incumbent and not the position.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job % of Time Spent

1. EC&I Compliance, Safety & Integrity

· Accountable for full compliance with all COMAH and regulatory requirements related to

EC&I systems.

· Accountable for the identification, classification, and maintenance planning of Safety

Critical Equipment (SCEs) in the SAP system.

· Drive timely completion of EHS, COMAH, and Process Safety actions.

· Actively ensure plant integrity through robust inspection, maintenance, and engineering

practices.

· Ensure contractors deliver high-quality inspections and follow-up actions are completed on

time.

25%

2. Reliability Improvement 15%

· Accountable for root cause analysis (RCA) for all EC&I failures and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions. · Monitor and act on asset performance data; ensure underperforming assets are addressed. · Develop and maintain a five-year Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) plan to improve EC&I reliability and site performance. · Responsible for delivering the best in class integrity, including strategic planning aligned with the business. · Accountability year to year to strategical deliver and demonstrate an increase in the plants availability. · Identify and implement opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and reduce downtime.

3. Budget & Cost Management

· Own and manage the maintenance budget for the Bradford site, ensuring effective cost

control and value delivery.

· Track budget performance, forecast future needs, and ensure spend aligns with

business priorities and reliability goals.

· Accountability to ensure service providers deliver valuable service.

10%

4. Team Leadership & Development

· Lead, support, and develop the Reliability and Compliance team, encouraging high

performance and continuous learning.

· Oversee the work of the Operations Maintenance Coordinator to ensure contractor

compliance and document control.

· Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

· Build a high performance sustainable organization to deliver all engineering

requirements.

20%

5. Contractor & Project Oversight

· Manage and challenge contractor performance, quality of work, and report content.

· Ensure all third-party inspections and actions are completed to the required standard

and on schedule.

· Lead the delivery of agreed projects on time and within budget.

· Work closely with the Global Engineering team to implement global initiatives and

resolve complex technical issues.

10%

6. Maintenance & Shutdown Planning

· Collaborate with business to plan and schedule shutdown requirements.

· Develop maintenance techniques and strategy to deliver best in class maintenance and cost control. · Define clear scopes for EC&I maintenance and shutdowns. · Coordinate shutdown activities with line management, supply chain, and operations to minimise disruption and optimise resources. · Work closely with planning, maintenance, and system teams to ensure accurate execution of maintenance plans. 10%

7. Incident & Risk Management

· Proactive approach identifying risks and putting in place control measures.

· Take a proactive role in managing breakdowns and EC&I issues, providing leadership

and expertise.

· Lead all HSE interventions within EC&I areas of responsibility.

· Escalate risks and critical issues to appropriate stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.

· Ensure the plant remains safe, compliant, and EC&I sound at all times.

· Member of emergency response team on call out Rota.

Qualifications (minimally required education, work experience, knowledge and licensure/certifications)

Education Degree in Electrical/EC&I Engineering or related discipline.

Experience · Significant experience in a senior engineering or compliance position within a COMAH-regulated or high-hazard environment · Preferred experience within chemical and petrochemical manufacturing.

Knowledge · Strong leadership background with a proven track record of team development and performance management. · Solid understanding of asset integrity management and EC&I compliance. · Demonstrable experience managing maintenance budgets and delivering cost-effective engineering solutions. · Skilled in SAP for maintenance planning and data analysis.