EC&I Technician

FCC Environment Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus

On-the-job training

Recognition scheme

Refer a friend

Flexible benefits

EAP & Best Doctors

Job summary

FCC Environment in Millerhill, Edinburgh is seeking an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician to maintain and optimise electrical and control systems across the site. You will carry out fault-finding, routine and major repairs while supporting plant performance and safety objectives.

The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, based at Millerhill with responsibilities spanning calibration, maintenance planning and liaising with operations. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical/instrumentation discipline at City & Guilds/NVQ3 or higher with relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining process-related electrical, control and instrumentation equipment.
• Experience with electrical process plant and instrumentation.
• Calibration of instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Familiarity with DCS/SCADA, PLCs, instrumentation transducers and loop checking.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, routine and major repairs on electrical, control and instrumentation systems.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and performance.
• Support the Computerised Maintenance Management System implementation and use.
• Record spare parts and equipment data accurately.
• Test, calibrate and commission electrical and instrumentation systems and field devices.
• Provide technical support to Operations and site teams.
• Assist with outage planning, scheduling and management.
• Supervise contractor activities when required.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance planning

Communication

Autonomous work

Health & safety awareness

IT literacy

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Instrumentation

Tools

DCS/SCADA

PLC systems

Job description

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician

Salary – Competitive (plus benefits)

Hours – 40 hours per week

Location & Postcode – Millerhill, Edinburgh, EH22 1SX

As an Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician at FCC Environment, you will carry out scheduled maintenance, fault-finding, breakdown and inspection activities across the site’s electrical and control equipment and systems. You will help maximise the plant’s performance and availability while maintaining high standards of safety and environmental performance.

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working 5 days a week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On the job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership, and many more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Carrying out fault-finding, routine, scheduled and major repairs and preventative maintenance on electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, IT and DCS systems and associated equipment
• Assisting with the coordination and planning of maintenance activities to maximise plant availability, reliability, flexibility and performance
• Supporting the development and implementation of the site’s Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Ensuring maintenance activities, spare parts and equipment information are recorded accurately
• Testing and calibrating electrical, control and instrumentation systems and field equipment
• Providing technical support to Operations and other site teams
• Supporting outage planning, scheduling, coordination and management
• Supervising and controlling contractor activities where required
• Carrying out scheduled inspections and testing in line with company procedures, relevant legislation and site permit requirements
• Supporting company and site initiatives and projects as required
• Standing in for the Maintenance Manager or Team Leader when required

What are we looking for?

• A City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 qualification in an Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering discipline, or a lower-level qualification supported by suitable experience
• Practical experience in the maintenance of process-related electrical, control and instrumentation equipment
• Experience working with electrical process plant and instrumentation
• Experience in equipment and instrumentation calibration
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and fault repair involving DCS/SCADA, PLCs, analogue and digital instrumentation and transducers
• The ability to understand P&IDs and carry out loop checking
• The ability to read electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and isometric drawings
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, protection and switching
• Experience of fault-finding and working in a technically challenging environment
• Good computer literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office
• A good understanding of health, safety and environmental requirements
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work unsupervised and take responsibility in changing situations

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

We operate over 200 facilities in England, Scotland and Wales and employ around 4,500 people.

The profile of the UK’s recycling and waste management industry has never been higher. We need people who are up for the challenge to help us tackle climate change. We need people with ideas. We need you. Together we will meet the UK’s waste management and energy recovery needs.

FCC Environment are equal opportunities employers, we value diversity, and we are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.