Controls and Instrumentation Technician

Astute People; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Additional allowances

Excellent company pension

Other company benefits

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Controls and Instrumentation Technician for a Biomass Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The role focuses on maintaining PLC/DCS, instrumentation sensors and CEMS, with a salary band of £45,452–£54,311 DoE and 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri).

The ideal candidate will have hands-on maintenance experience with control systems, an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field, and knowledge of safety and CMMS processes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic or C&I preferred.
• IOSH qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance on control and instrumentation equipment across the site.
• Fault finding and maintenance of PLC/DCS and instrumentation sensors.
• Maintaining the DCS/PLC equipment and CEMS.
• Maintaining maintenance records via CMMS and assisting in plant outages.

Skills

PLC/DCS systems

Instrumentation maintenance

CEMS monitoring

Electrical/electronic installation

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Electrical/Electronic/Controls & Instrumentation)

IOSH Health and Safety qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit for a Controls and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician to join their Biomass Power Station in slough, Berkshire.

The vital C&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,452 - £54,311 (DoE) + Bonus + Overtime + additional allowances + other company benefits. This will be working Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week.

Responsibilities and duties of the Controls and Instrumentation Technician role

• Carrying out planned, preventive and breakdown maintenance duties on all control and instrumentation equipment across the site.
• Fault finding/maintaining instrumentation (Pressure, temperature, level, flow etc)
• Maintaining the DCS/PLC equipment
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records via the site's computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Electronic, Controls & Instrumentation, etc
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

Personal Skills and prior experience

The Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands on maintenance experience with Controls and Instrumentation equipment such as PLC/DCS systems, flow sensors, thermocouples, pressure sensors, continuous monitoring emissions systems (CEMS), etc
• Prior experience working in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, paper mill, FMCG, etc
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

Salary and benefits of the Controls and Instrumentation Technician role

• A basic salary between £45,452 - £54,311 (DoE)
• Performance related bonus
• Additional allowancesExcellent company pension
• Other company benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity / Agency Statement

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

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