E&I Technician

Omega Resource Group; Lydney; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A resource management company is seeking a skilled EC&I Technician to ensure efficient maintenance and project upgrades. The ideal candidate will have expertise in low and medium voltage systems, PLC programming, and SCADA/MMI systems. Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, diagnosing faults, and overseeing contractors. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this role. Located in Lydney, this is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Must have technical knowledge across electrical, systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic mechanical disciplines.
• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, project management, and computer skills.
• Requires commitment to personal and team development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high operational availability through effective planned maintenance.
• Lead investigations and implement resolutions using root cause problem-solving methods.
• Diagnose electrical and software-related plant faults.
• Maintain current plant electrical documentation.
• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of low and medium voltage systems

AC/DC motor drives

PLC programming

SCADA/MMI systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Relevant technical qualification

Minimum five years of experience

Tools

CMMS systems

Job description

EC&I Technician

Location: Lydney

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with a client based in Lydney, who are looking for a skilled EC&I technician who can ensure that maintenance / reliability programmes and project upgrades are carried out efficiently to standard and within budgets.

Role Responsibilities - EC&I Technician

• Ensure high operational availability through effective planned, preventative, and remedial maintenance.
• Attend daily SQDC meetings, lead investigations, identify root causes, and implement resolutions using A3 and root cause problem-solving methods.
• Diagnose and correct electrical, electronic, and software-related plant faults.
• Develop and implement robust maintenance and inspection schedules in line with statutory, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Maintain software backups, ensure plant electrical documentation is current, and prepare disaster recovery plans for critical equipment.
• Ensure compliance with thorough reporting of breakdowns, maintain equipment history, and input maintenance requirements into SAP.
• Manage and oversee contractors, ensuring competence, adherence to safety requirements, job instructions, permits, and RAMs.
• Monitor KPIs, drive improvements, contribute to operational performance, and participate in the weekend standby rotation.

An ideal candidate for the EC&I technician role would have:

• The candidate must have knowledge of low and medium voltage systems, AC/DC motor drives, PLC programming, and SCADA/MMI systems.
• The technician will participate in daily SQDC meetings, leading investigations, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions.
• They will also support failure reduction initiatives using root cause and A3 problem-solving methods.
• The role requires staying current with technical developments to improve both engineering and operational performance.
• The technician must be capable of making informed and timely decisions during breakdowns, considering safety and financial impacts.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge across electrical, systems, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic mechanical disciplines, with at least five years' experience and a relevant qualification.
• They must demonstrate strong analytical, communication, project management, and computer skills, including experience with CMMS systems.
• The role requires strong customer focus, problem-solving ability, decision-making skills, and a commitment to personal and team development.

For more information on this role, please contact Jules Bujalska on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)