EC&I Engineer

Equans UK & Ireland; Redcar; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave plus public holidays

Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Access to employee networks

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

An energy services leader is seeking a Senior Technician - EC&I Engineer in Redcar. You will ensure the reliable operation of the plant overseeing electrical and instrumentation systems while leading a site maintenance team. Key activities include minimizing breakdowns, compliance with safety legislation, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will hold relevant qualifications and have experience in operational settings. The role offers full-time employment with competitive benefits, supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven Operational & Maintenance experience of Utility Plant including Generation Equipment.
• Experience with Low Voltage systems as an Authorised Person (SAP).
• Management of Contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure low levels of breakdowns caused by EC&I component failure.
• Supervise site operation & maintenance team.
• Maintain records of work and site technical library.

Skills

Competent Person High Voltage

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Systems

Computer literacy

Fault finding on complex systems

Education

Recognised Electrical/Controls and Instrumentation specific qualification, HNC/BTEC

City and Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Senior Technician - EC&I Engineer

Join Equans, a leading energies and services contractor and a proud member of the global industrial group, Bouygues. With a rich history of excellence in designing, constructing, and maintaining buildings and critical infrastructure worldwide, we are now offering an exciting new opportunity to work at the Huntsman plant in Redcar.

Equans Embedded Energy operates multiple customer sites with large‑scale embedded energy capacity across the UK, providing specialist management of onsite generation for industrial processes and the ability to export to the Grid. We combine multiple technologies to meet our customers’ specific needs, and provide design, build, operate and maintenance services. Our skills and expertise can help industrial businesses to achieve their carbon reduction goals.

We are experts in many technologies, including combined heat and power (CHP), biomass, and energy from waste. By locating generation on customers’ sites we provide our customers with industry‑leading safety management, reduced energy costs and carbon footprint and assured energy security for their operational needs.

Job overview

The EC&I Engineer will be responsible for the reliable and continual operation of the plant, including steam boilers, water treatment plant steam compressor and air‑cooled condensers, and ancillary equipment in line with site load requirements, ensuring the safe operation and performance of the assets.

Key activities

• Ensure low levels of breakdowns caused by EC&I component failure
• Competent Person High Voltage beneficial
• Deputise for Regional Operations Manager as required
• Supervision of the site operation & maintenance team
• Lead the organisation of complex maintenance tasks
• Managing of work parties that may include colleagues
• Ensures compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice to ensure safe operation of plant
• Maintain records of work and site technical library
• Audit of site stocks
• Responsible for all Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Systems on site
• Plant availability is high as reactive maintenance is carried out in a thorough and timely manner
• Planned outages run smoothly, and breakdown time is minimised through well‑controlled and available spare parts
• Audits run smoothly through high levels of record keeping of both maintenance activities and any safety documents produced
• Safety levels on site are maintained to a high standard through well‑controlled work on EC&I systems and timely reaction to unsafe situations
• EC&I work is thorough and complete due to well‑kept and up‑to‑date schematics, SOPs and manuals
• Upkeep of site Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Recognised Electrical/Controls and Instrumentation specific qualification, HNC/BTEC
• City and Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Computer literacy and basic IT skills
• Proven Operational & Maintenance experience of Utility Plant including Generation Equipment
• Management of Contractors
• Previous experience in a customer focused environment
• Experience with Low Voltage systems as an Authorised Person (SAP)
• Fault finding on complex systems
• Use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems

What can we offer you

• 24 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

EQUANS is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

EQUANS’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

In support of our positive action measures, we will consider applications that do not meet all the technical requirements if candidates can demonstrate how transferable skills will enable them to successfully deliver the remit of the role in an environment which promotes a flexible working culture.

As part of a positive action drive to address under‑representation in senior management positions we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

We’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; you will find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You're also encouraged to be part of our employee networks including AccessAbility, Encompass, RISE, Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN TOGETHER, Working Parents and Young Professionals.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time