Electrical (EC&I) Support Specialist in Thetford

Exolum are an innovative fuel storage company with the priority of a green energy future operating globally. People are at the heart of our expansion plans with a focus on developing our colleagues to reach their potential while accepting everyone as they are!

About the role

As an Electrical Support Specialist, I provide expert electrical, control, and instrumentation support to maintenance teams across the UK and Ireland, ensuring compliance with project plans, safety standards, and legislation. I oversee and contribute to the effective execution of maintenance and project works, maintaining high industry standards while maximising overall equipment effectiveness. My responsibilities include managing critical spares and national stock requirements, developing and improving maintenance procedures, and ensuring all work is properly controlled and documented to minimise risk. I carry out SCADA/DCS/PLC programming, fault finding, and repairs, assess breakdowns in line with safe systems of work, and produce detailed technical reports. I also define scopes of work for subcontractors and support technical decision-making through close collaboration with engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Use engineering principles including technical standards relating to the individual’s discipline to ensure efficient and safe plant operation.
• Use of analytical problem-solving techniques.
• Carry out fault finding and subsequent repairs to electrical, instrumentation and control equipment.
• Use Root Cause Analysis techniques to diagnose and determine the causes of faults in depot, systems and components and ensure identified mitigations and corrective actions are implemented across the network.
• Be the Maintenance team Subject Matter Expert & liaise with the technology team for decisions, procedures and standards applicable to the specific field of expertise.
• Liaise with the Regional Maintenance Manager / Specialist / Supervisor with regard to maintenance issues.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities and initiatives.
• Assist with the production and review of maintenance processes, documentation and procedures in line with relevant standards & good practice.
• Ensure third party contract maintenance works are appropriately controlled in accordance with the Exolum SSoW.
• Assist Exolum stakeholders with Technical & Operational advice and support, assist with project completion where required.
• Assist with compliance to company KPIs.
• Look to continually improve personal development and undergo any training / re-training that may be required to ensure that the requirements of Exolum and competent authority procedures and statutory regulations are met.
• Oversee major works and advise on technical specification requirements.
• Ensure critical spares stock levels are adequately controlled and maintained.
• Introduce standardised working practices across all Exolum sites.
• Implement improvement programs and plans where required and ensure reliability and engineering standards are understood and adhered to at all times.
• Work with the global teams to identify best working practices.
• Work with the regional maintenance managers to develop site based teams for continuous improvement within the maintenance department.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers to obtain competitive quotes for equipment and work required on site.
• Produce specific maintenance job methods and check sheets for standardised ways of working.
• Liaise with sub-contractors to arrange and agree framework agreements.
• Act as the coordinator / point of contact with other departments and sub-contractors during all major works.

About You

The successful candidate will be a time-served electrical technician with at least five years’ electrical maintenance experience and a relevant electrical apprenticeship, holding qualifications such as CompEx, 2394/2395, and 18th Edition IEE Regulations (BS7671). They will bring strong industrial experience with electrical equipment and systems, including carrying out electrical isolations, applying safe systems of work, and leading or contributing to maintenance teams. The role requires knowledge of electrical standards and regulations in the Chemicals, Oil and Gas sectors, alongside proven skills in fault-finding, system interrogation, and competent use of IT systems such as MS Office and CMMS tools like Maximo. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, capable of managing their own workload, calm under pressure, and able to communicate effectively at all levels. Desirable skills include holding an HND or HNC qualification, a recognised Health & Safety certification such as IOSH or NEBOSH, and having experience working on a COMAH Upper Tier site, ideally involving petroleum liquids and/or chemical environments.

About the Benefits

• Salary £48,000 to £52,000 dependant on experience.
• Pension – up to Employee 6% and Employer 9%.
• Holiday – 25 days.
• Personalised career development plans.
• Single Private Health Insurance via BUPA.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance x5 and Disability insurance.
• Wellbeing Initiatives.
• Employee Resource Groups – EDI Group, Employee Forum, Wellbeing Committee.
• Study support (if applicable).

About the Process

The first step is to apply – please visit to complete your application. Once your application has been reviewed, if you are successful, you will be invited to meet our amazing team and your potential new line manager for a face-to-face interview. Depending on the role, you may be required to attend a second stage interview so we can get to know you even more!

About Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Different people approach problems differently and we believe that diversity is the engine that fuels innovation. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse voices are not only heard but also amplified. We recognise that our differences—when embraced with respect—drive smarter decisions, stronger performance, and a culture where everyone can be their authentic selves.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, neurodiversity or any other legally protected status. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email:

About your data

The information provided by you will be used by Exolum to process your application and, if successful, in connection with your future employment with us. Any information held by us relating to you will be destroyed six months after the post has been filled. If we wish to retain your information for future vacancies, we will seek your express consent to do so. All processing of data will be in compliance with data protection laws. For further information on how we handle your data read our UK privacy notice for job applicants, employees, workers and agency workers which is available on our website: Disclosures and legal notices by country – Exolum.