Control & Instrument Technician - Energy from Waste

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Control & Instrumentation Technician for a new Energy from Waste plant in the UK. In this role, you will handle the maintenance of control equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have qualifications in electrical engineering and experience with DCS and PLC systems. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Training & professional development

Opportunity to join a new build facility

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of maintenance experience with DCS & PLC systems.
• Experience with HVAC and plant equipment calibration.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform fault finding and maintenance on control equipment.
• Calibrate and check instruments for accuracy.
• Maintain compliance with HSE regulations.

Skills

Fault finding

Installing control equipment

Calibrations and loop checking

HSE compliance knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Recognised qualification in electrical/electronic engineering (Level 3)

IOSH or equivalent qualification

Recognised Control & Instrumentation/Automation Apprenticeship

Tools

DCS systems

PLC systems

Continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment

Job description

Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation.

We are looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility. As the C&I Technician you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Fault finding, installing, maintaining and testing all control equipment as directed by the C&I Engineer
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Assist in outage planning and coordination
• Recommending plant spares to the C&I Engineer
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance

Professional qualifications:

• Recognised qualification in electrical / electronic engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
• Recognised Control & Instrumentation / Automation Apprenticeship

Personal skills:

• At least years maintenance experience with a range of equipment including DCS & PLC systems, Instrumentation (maintenance and calibration) which includes; Flow, Level, Pressure etc
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring equipment) and Environmental Permits
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc.
• Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential

Salary and benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.