At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and improve electrical, control, and instrumentation systems.
- Company: Langage Power Station, a leader in power generation with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract with hands-on experience and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth and training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in power generation or heavy industry, with strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 41000 £ per year.
Application Deadline: 26 June 2026
Department: Maintenance
Location: Langage Power Station, United Kingdom
We are seeking an EC&I Technician to join our team on a fixed-term basis for up to two years, supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our electrical, control, and instrumentation systems. The purpose of this role is to deliver hands-on maintenance, fault-finding, calibration, and improvement activities across site assets, ensuring equipment performance, compliance with regulatory and safety standards, and minimal operational downtime. Working closely with operations, engineering, and contractors, the EC&I Technician will contribute to planned and reactive maintenance, small projects, and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant reliability and support business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate faults on plant highlighted by the notification process in SAP.
- Progress notifications into work orders.
- Complete daily scheduled work, ensuring the highest standards of H&S are followed.
- Ensure tooling/equipment used is in date inspection and suitable (PUWER, LOLER).
- Co-ordinate third party contractors on site when required.
- Find and implement improvements to plant (continuous improvement).
- Assist in the planning and delivery of outages.
- Be reactive to breakdowns when required.
- Report progress of work as required.
- Assist in the development of apprentices on site.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Background
- Demonstrable experience gained within the power generation industry or similar heavy industry - essential.
- Previous experience of contractor management - essential.
- Proven experience in the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of valves and pumps within an industrial or manufacturing environment - essential.
- Good numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills - essential.
- Demonstratable competence in use of IT/IS skills (e.g. MS Office) - essential.
- Appreciation of the core components of a CCGT and how they operate - desirable.
Knowledge
- Fault finding on LV systems - essential.
- Knowledge of motors and drives - essential.
- 4-20mA Instrumentation/Calibration (Beamex) - essential.
- Electrical installation - essential.
- Able to interpret electrical/circuit diagrams - essential.
Behaviours
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - essential.
- Flexible and self-driven approach to training and personal development - essential.
- Able to adapt quickly to new things, changes in the job and work environment and who enjoys being fully involved in ensuring the business is a success - essential.
Qualifications
- Completed a recognised formal training programme or apprenticeship to achieve technician status (e.g. C&G parts I, II & III) - essential.
- HNC/ONC in an engineering subject, plus relevant experience - desirable.
- 18th Edition - desirable.
- CompEx - desirable.
Temporary EC&I Technician (FTC up to 2 years) in Plymouth employer: TTEP
TTEP is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at the Langage Power Station where safety and professional development are paramount. Employees benefit from hands-on experience in a supportive culture that prioritises teamwork and innovation, alongside opportunities for career growth through apprenticeship programmes and ongoing training. With a commitment to regulatory compliance and operational excellence, TTEP provides a rewarding workplace for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the power sector.
