At a Glance
- Tasks: Support EC&I Engineer with maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets at a modern power station.
- Company: Join a leading energy company focused on sustainable waste disposal and low carbon energy.
- Benefits: Highly competitive salary, bonus, pension scheme, and full benefits package.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Electrical/C&I apprenticeship and relevant technical qualifications preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Astute's Power Team are looking for an EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician to join a large, modern Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire. The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC&I Engineer in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!
Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician role:
- Reporting directly to the EC&I Engineer as an Electrical, Control and Instrument Technician.
- Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station.
- Fault finding/maintaining mostly electrical systems; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc. and Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems.
- Calibrating instrumentation.
- Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work.
- Supervising 3rd party contractors.
- Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
- Assisting in plant developments and projects.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
- Assisting in outage planning, scheduling and coordination to ensure the availability of plant spares.
Professional qualifications:
- Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry.
- A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline.
- IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous.
Personal skills:
- At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature etc.) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC).
- Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
- Experience with High-Voltage equipment such as transformers / switchgear will be advantageous.
Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Control and Instrument Technician role:
- Highly competitive salary.
- Company Bonus.
- Pension Scheme.
- Overtime.
- Full benefits package available.
EC&I Technician in London employer: Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Astute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the renewable energy sector. With a competitive salary of up to £70k and a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible options like electric vehicle leasing and health insurance, employees are well-supported in their professional growth. The company fosters a culture of mentorship and collaboration, ensuring that team members have ample opportunities for career development while contributing to meaningful projects across the South Midlands and South England region.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
