At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe operation of electrical systems and perform maintenance on high voltage equipment.
- Company: Join INEOS, a leading company in the chemical industry with a focus on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Great career growth potential and hands-on experience in a top-tier facility.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial team ensuring operational integrity and safety in a dynamic workplace.
- Qualifications: Apprenticeship and NVQ3 or equivalent; experience with electrical systems required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The INEOS Acetyls UK site at Hull is top tier COMAH registered, and the Electrical Technician has a key role in ensuring the plant is operated safely to meet the company’s and the regulator’s expectations with safety performance and operational integrity. The Electrical Technician will provide a day-based engineering support service to the Acetyls asset at the INEOS Hull site. They will be required to work with minimal supervision as part of a team of operations, instrument, electrical and mechanical personnel and have the ability to maximise the reliability and availability of the INEOS assets and ensure SHE targets are met. This requires the application of practical and organisational skills to resolve maintenance issues.
Accountabilities
- Act as a role model for safety and uphold the “INEOS 20 BEHAVIOURAL & PROCESS SAFETY PRINCIPLES” & “Life Saving Rules” in all activities undertaken.
- Undertake the day-to-day electrical technician core role activities including breakdown and preventative maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical equipment.
- Interact with the maintenance coordination team, discipline engineers and operations technicians to be advised of, and understand daily plant issues.
- Act as Building Craftsman within the INEOS permit system and carry out electrical isolations on the sites LV systems.
- Fault finding following equipment failure, identifying problems and then have the ability to resolve these within a specified timescale whilst minimising costs.
- Organise spares, labour, and third-party interaction upfront to minimise downtime.
Competency Requirements
- Hazardous area equipment inspections and installations to the IEC60079 standard.
- Maintain the sites LV and HV systems up to 11000V.
- Maintain awareness of procedures, rules and regulations that apply to electrical activities.
- Be conversant with all E&I codes of practice.
- Advise the asset E&I engineers on maintenance issues and field observations to achieve continuous improvement.
- Identify and specify equipment requiring procurement.
- Consult with suppliers on technical issues and ensure that procured equipment meets standards of design and performance.
IT Systems
- Knowledge and use of SAP, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and navigating the network drives.
- Initiate maintenance activities and record them in SAP (Notifications and work order feedback).
- Record and re‑order spares.
Control of Work
- Working within the Control of Work system and accompanying SSO’s.
Supervision & Facilitation
- Supervision of contractors and service providers if required.
- Assist and facilitate service providers when required (e.g., UPS servicing).
- Supervise and facilitate job packs/projects when required, e.g., maintenance of LV/HV distribution equipment, third‑party hazardous area equipment inspections.
- Provide on‑the‑job training and guidance for contractors, apprentices, and less experienced staff.
- Ensure work carried out by contract staff meets INEOS standards.
Role Requirements
- Minimum of a recognised apprenticeship and NVQ3 or equivalent.
- ONC (HNC preferred).
- CompEx modules 01 – 04 certificate.
- BS7671 (current edition) IET Requirements for Electrical Installation certificate.
Technical Skills
- Maintenance of HV distribution and rotating equipment and associated control systems.
- Safe isolation of electrical systems.
- Maintenance of LV rotating equipment and associated control systems.
- Installation, inspection, and maintenance of hazardous area equipment.
- Fault finding on electrical equipment and systems.
- Read, understand and fault find using electrical drawings and schematics.
- Maintenance of plant earthing systems.
- Maintenance of electrical surface heating systems.
- Knowledge of DCS and emergency shutdown systems.
- Maintenance of lighting systems and associated control systems.
- Working knowledge of UPS systems.
- Contribute to the setting up of common electrical control/procedural systems.
- Configuration and maintenance of smart motor control units would be advantageous.
- Work at both the detailed and overview level with regard to electrical systems.
Electrical Technician employer: INEOS Acetyls
At INEOS Acetyls UK in Hull, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises safety, teamwork, and professional growth. Our Electrical Technicians play a vital role in maintaining operational integrity within a top-tier COMAH registered site, benefiting from a supportive work culture that encourages skill development and offers opportunities for advancement. With a focus on employee well-being and adherence to the highest safety standards, we provide a rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.
