At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair electrical systems in a cutting-edge biomass power station.
- Company: Join a leading energy company with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonuses, overtime, and great perks.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering and health & safety qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join their Biomass Power Station in Chilton, Durham. The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a salary of £51,000 + Bonus + Overtime + other excellent company benefits.
Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role
- Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
- Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
- Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS.
- Supervising and directing on-site contractors when required.
- Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.
Professional Qualifications
- Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Electronic/Control and Instrumentation Engineering.
- A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous.
Personal Skills, Prior Experience And Knowledge
- The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, CHP, etc), Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Steel Production, etc.
- Having prior experience working with steam generation equipment will be highly advantageous.
- Excellent technical knowledge of PLC, DCS, Instrumentation and Electrical systems.
- Experience working with HV equipment will be highly desirable.
- Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
- A salary of £51,000.
- Bonus.
- Overtime.
- Other company benefits.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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