Control and Instrumentation Technician

SSE PLC; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE is seeking a Control and Instrument Technician for Slough Power Station. You will maintain control and instrumentation assets, contribute to the site maintenance program and outage scopes, and ensure safety standards are upheld.

The role requires a City & Guilds 1 & 2 or equivalent apprenticeship in C&I engineering, knowledge of DCS/PLCs, and competency in Maximo for work control. This is a full-time, permanent position based at Slough Power Station.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 1 & 2 or equivalent with recognised apprenticeship in Control and Instrumentation Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of DCS control systems and PLCs.
• Competency in Maximo for work control; authorised work controller; authorised person for LV electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain station Control and instrumentation assets, including reactive and proactive work as instructed by the EC&I Engineer and planning team.
• Support delivery of site projects, ensuring alignment with SSE and station strategies.
• Coordinate and manage contractor resources to deliver work in line with SHE, technical and commercial requirements.
• Set and maintain high standards in Safety, Health and Environment, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and SSE safety rules.

Skills

DCS control systems

PLCs

Maximo

Safety compliance

Education

City & Guilds 1 & 2 or equivalent apprenticeship in Control and instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Maximo for work control

Job description

Base Location:Slough Power Station

Salary:SS06 £45,452 - £54,311 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern:Permanent | Full Time

The role

As Control and Instrument Technician, you'll utilise your expertise to help keep station plant and equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently, delivering a consistently high standard of work across control and instrumentation systems.

As a key member of the engineering team, you'll play an active role in delivering the site maintenance programme and planned outage work scopes.

Some of your main accountabilities will include;

• The day-to-day maintenance of station Control and instrumentation assets, including reactive and proactive work as instructed by the EC&I Engineer, and in conjunction with the planning team.
• Support the delivery of site projects, ensuring alignment with SSE and station strategies.
• Coordinate and manage contractor resources to deliver work in line with SHE, technical and commercial requirements.
• Setting and maintaining high standards in Safety, Health and Environment, ensuring that all statutory obligations and SSE safety rules are complied with and that accurate records are kept.
• The fault finding and rectification of Control and instrumentation circuits

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have;

• A minimum qualification of City & Guilds 1 & 2 or equivalent, and have served a recognised apprenticeship in Control and instrumentation Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of DCS control systems and PLCs.
• Competency in the use of Maximo for work control
• Work controller authorised
• Authorised person for LV electrical equipment

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plansees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.

SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.