Control & Instrumentation Technician – Power Station

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

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.