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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.
If you're an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today
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. xgikmsk
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- 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 Maintenanc Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician in Ferryhill employer: Astute Technical Recruitment
Astute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Birmingham where innovation meets collaboration. As a Design Manager, you will be at the forefront of delivering major electricity transmission infrastructure projects, with ample opportunities for professional growth and development within the energy sector. The company fosters a culture of inclusivity and support, ensuring that every team member can thrive while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of energy.
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Astute Technical Recruitment Recruitment Team
