EC&I Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Full training and development

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd seeks an EC&I Technician for our Exeter site. The role offers full training and development within company systems and a starting salary of £49,000 plus excellent benefits.

You will perform planned and unplanned maintenance on instrumentation and control systems, diagnose faults, manage calibration programmes and work with CMMS, DCS and SCADA systems. On-site responsibilities include safety inspections and coordinating contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience in control and instrumentation engineering in a process industry or similar environment.
• Experience using CMMS software.
• Experience with DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of an engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnosing faults and implementing corrective actions.
• Managing calibration programmes with accurate records.
• Working with instrument loop drawings, schematics and P&IDs.
• Conducting plant and safety inspections.
• Coordinating contractors on site.
• Maintaining CMMS reporting and asset data.
• Responding to breakdowns during and outside shifts as needed.

Skills

Control & Instrumentation

CMMS usage

DCS/SCADA knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS software

DCS/SCADA systems

Job description

EC&I Technician in Exeter

Full training and development in company and manufacturing systems with excellent starting salary.

Salary & Location: 49k +excellent benefits

The Company: With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within the packaging industry and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful EC&I Engineer will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

The Role:

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnosing faults and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Managing calibration programmes and maintaining accurate calibration records.
• Working confidently with instrument loop drawings, schematics and P&IDs.
• Conducting plant inspections and safety inspections.
• Supporting the supervision and coordination of contractors on site.
• Maintaining accurate reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Assisting with monitoring and reporting on critical plant assets.
• Covering aspects of the C&I Engineer role as required to broaden experience and knowledge.
• Responding to plant and equipment breakdowns during and outside normal working hours when necessary.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in Control & Instrumentation engineering within a process industry, power generation facility or similar industrial environment.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• Relevant technical qualification such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).
• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental responsibilities within an industrial setting.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding capability.
• Effective problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under time constraints.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Experience with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• ONC/HNC in an engineering or technical discipline.
• COMPEX 1-4 certification.
• Formal Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external service providers.
• Strong IT skills including CMMS, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position