EC&I Technician

networx Recruitment

Gosport

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 46,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

4 x annual salary life assurance
Group Income Protection
Group Healthcare Scheme

Job summary

The Oil & Pipelines Agency in Gosport seeks an EC&I Technician to lead reactive and preventative maintenance across electrical distribution, motors, drives, switchgear and control systems. The role covers UK duties with occasional travel to other OFDs and overnight stays.

The successful candidate will hold a relevant Engineering Technician qualification and a modern-day apprenticeship, with proven EC&I maintenance experience and a strong safety record in hazardous environments.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in electrical maintenance and testing.
  • Familiarity with instrumentation maintenance and control systems.
  • Experience operating in hazardous environments and under COMAH regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Electrical Maintenance activities and technical support for day-to-day operations across Oil Fuel Depots.
  • Troubleshoot electrical maintenance and repair issues, document outcomes.
  • Complete routine inspections of electrical systems to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Follow industry standards (COMAH, DSEAR, EAWR, HASAWA) for electrical work.
  • Complete tasks safely, on time, including investigations and proactive/reactive maintenance.
  • Knowledge of instrument maintenance systems; training available as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance
Instrumentation
Hazardous environments

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation
18th Edition (BS7671)
City & Guilds 2391
Modern-Day Apprenticeship

Job description

The role: We are looking to appoint an EC&I Technician to take responsibility, for all reactive and preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment, including electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, switch gear, and control systems and instrumentation in respect to EC&I Engineering activities within Gosport OFD (Oil Fuel Depot).

The successful post holder will ensure that all aspects of work are executed on time and in full compliance with company standards and UK / European legislation, and provide first line maintenance of the BPCS (Basic Process Control System) and associated equipment.

Although this role is based at Gosport, there may be a requirement on occasions, to cover some of our other OFD’s located in the UK. With some occasional travel with overnight stays, therefore a full (preferably clean) UK driving licence is essential for this role.

You will also need to be willing to undertake overtime if required during the week and weekends although, this is not mandatory.

Responsibilities;

The key responsibilities include;

  • Providing Electrical Maintenance activities and technical support for day-to-day operations across the Oil Fuel Depots,
  • Troubleshoot assigned Electrical Maintenance and rectification problems, resolving, and documenting any issues,
  • Complete routine and quality inspections of electrical systems across the OPA, ensuring compliance to the relevant standards,
  • Application of electrical responsibilities follow industry standards including COMAH, DSEAR, EAWR & HASAWA. (Desirable),
  • Complete all assigned tasks, safely, to the required quality and timeframes (Including investigation/troubleshooting, planned repair scopes, pro-active and re-active maintenance.
  • Knowledge of instrument maintenance system would be advantageous however training on OPA instrument system would be provided.

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the job description for this role, which is available to download at the bottom of this page.

The candidate: The successful candidate will need to be qualified in a relevant Engineering Technician discipline, with a recognised technical qualification and have completed a Modern-Day Apprenticeship, with proven experience as Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician who can be responsible for their own quality of maintenance, service, and repair of plant.

You will preferably have experience in hazardous operations, operated under COMAH regulations, be able to demonstrate a safe working record, be compliant with systems and procedures, and able to maintain a calm and effective approach in difficult / reactive situations.

EC&I Technicians must be able to accept responsibility for the completion of jobs and, if required, supervise other operatives. They must also have a thorough working knowledge of the National Working Rules for the Electrical Industry, Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Electricity Supply Regulations, and have the desire to undertake any additional training required to evolve the necessary skills on and Instrument and control front.

Individuals must be medically fit to undergo Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training and operations, as well as having full colour vision.

1) 18th Edition (BS7671)

2) Must have been a registered apprentice or undergone some equivalent method of training and have had practical training in electrical installation work.

3) Must have obtained an NVQ Level 3 in electrical installation work (or approved equivalent).

4) Must have had two years' experience working as an Electrician after the satisfactory completion of training and immediately prior to the application of an Electrical grade card.

5) Must have demonstrated competence and obtained a suitable qualification (the City & Guilds 2391 is a suitable qualification) in the inspection, testing, commissioning, and certification of electrical installations.

6) Electrical Maintenance Experience, of maintaining Motors, Switchgear, MCC Control Panels, is highly desirable.

City & Guilds 2391-52 Electrical Inspection & Testing (Desirable).

Experience in hazardous operations, operated under COMAH regulations with previous exposure to CompEx EX01-EX04 (Desirable).

Any skills gap training will be provided to the successful candidate.

The Benefits

4 x annual salary life assurance [after probation] & Group Income Protection Policy

Generous
Pension Scheme

Group Healthcare Scheme (permanent staff only)

The Values

PROTECT

PROTECT PEOPLE & THE ENVIRONMENT FROM HARM

RESPONSIBILITY

WE HOLD OURSELVES ACCOUNTABLE & ACCEPT OUR RESPONSIBILITIES AT ALL LEVELS

INTEGRITY

INTEGRITY, HONESTY AND AN OPEN CULTURE ENGENDERS TRUST

DIGNITY

BE CONSIDERATE AND RESPECTFUL TO OTHERS

EXCEED

WE STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO

The Organisation

The Oil & Pipelines Agency is a Public Corporation formed by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985.

Our current primary purpose is to manage, operate and maintain 6 Naval OFD’s (Oil Fuel Depots) and 1 Petroleum Storage Depot in the UK, as well as overseas, on behalf of the MOD. We currently have around 200 employees in the UK.

Our Mission

To deliver and enable optimal energy outcomes, in order to enable resilience, operational capability and advantage for UK Defence.

Our Vision

To be the enduring partner of choice for UK Defence operational energy delivery.

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