Contract EC& I Technician

Redline Group Ltd; Knedlington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group is seeking a motivated Contract EC&I Technician to join our East Yorkshire-based client on a contract basis, supporting installation, testing and commissioning of a major fertiliser production facility. You will work with Engineering, Construction and Commissioning teams to ensure LV electrical systems are installed, tested and commissioned to high standards.

The role covers installation, calibration and fault-finding of instrumentation and control systems, plus reading

Qualifications

• Experience as EC&I Technician within an industrial environment.
• Experience on process plants (fertiliser, petrochemical, or heavy engineering).
• Strong installation, maintenance and fault-finding on LV systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find LV electrical systems.
• Calibrate and test instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow, level).
• Read electrical drawings, P&IDs and loop drawings.
• Support PLC/SCADA/HMI fault-finding and commissioning.
• Update drawings and maintain records.

Skills

LV electrical

Fault-finding

Instrumentation

PLC systems

P&IDs reading

RAMS & PTW

Communication

Tools

Electrical test gear

Job description

Would you like the opportunity to play a pivotal role in the installation, maintenance, and commissioning of a major industrial process plant project, working for a global leader in bespoke machinery and process equipment manufacturing? The Redline Group is seeking a highly motivated Contract EC&I Technician to join our East Yorkshire-based client on a Contract basis, supporting the delivery and commissioning of a large-scale fertiliser production facility. This is an excellent opportunity to become a key member of the site team, ensuring electrical, control and instrumentation systems are installed, tested, calibrated and commissioned to the highest standards. As the Contract EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical and instrumentation installation, maintenance, fault-finding and commissioning activities across multiple process systems. You will work closely with Engineering, Construction and Commissioning teams to ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with project requirements.

Key responsibilities for the Contract EC&I Technician, East Yorkshire:

• Installation, maintenance and fault-finding of LV electrical systems
• Cable glanding, termination and panel wiring activities
• Installation, testing and commissioning of motor starters including DOL, star-delta, soft starters and VSDs
• Loop checking, I/O testing and signal verification activities
• Calibration and testing of pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, flow meters and level instrumentation
• Installation, testing and maintenance of control valves and associated instrumentation
• Supporting PLC, SCADA and HMI system fault-finding and commissioning activities
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop drawings and Cause & Effect documentation
• Updating redline drawings and maintaining accurate maintenance and calibration records
• Working in accordance with Permit to Work systems, RAMS and site safety procedures
• Supporting commissioning, start-up and handover activities across plant systems

Key skills required - Contract EC&I Technician, East Yorkshire:

• Previous experience as an EC&I Technician, E&I Technician, Instrument Technician or Electrical Technician within an industrial environment
• Experience working on process plants, chemical, petrochemical, fertiliser, power generation, manufacturing or similar heavy engineering projects
• Strong electrical installation, maintenance and fault-finding skills on LV systems
• Experience calibrating and maintaining industrial instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow and level devices
• Knowledge of PLC systems, I/O testing, loop checks and control systems
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop drawings and technical documentation
• Understanding of Permit to Work systems, RAMS and safe systems of work
• MEWP licence and commissioning experience would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams

If you are an experienced Contract EC&I Technician looking to contribute to a major industrial project and play a key role in the successful delivery and commissioning of a world-class process facility, we would love to hear from you.