EC&I Technician: Design, PLCs & Commissioning

Adler & Allan; Chichester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler and Allan is seeking an EC&I Technician primarily based in the office with responsibilities across project design, documentation, and commissioning. The job involves reading P&ID and technical drawings, assisting with control system design, and supporting PLC/HMI development.

Travel to customer sites for FATs, SATs, and on-site commissioning will be required. Key tasks include preparing I/O schedules, Cause & Effect, and sequence diagrams, producing BoMs, obtaining quotations, and

Qualifications

• Read P&ID, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, instrument hook-ups, and control philosophy documents.
• Assist in preparing process control documentation including I/O schedules / Cause and Effect / Sequence Diagrams, and Test Schedules.
• Contribute to designs, HMI displays, programming and commissioning industrial control systems (PLCs).
• Produce BoM's & request quotations for review by peers, leading to placement of Purchase Order requests.
• Selection of Cables / Cable Glands / Electrical Containment and proposing switch gear components.

Responsibilities

• Read P&ID, technical drawings, wiring diagrams, instrument hook-ups, and control philosophy documents.
• Assist in preparing process control documentation for review/approval, including I/O schedules / Cause and Effect /Sequence Diagrams, and Test Schedules.
• Contribute to designs, HMI displays, programming and commissioning industrial control systems (PLCs).
• Produce BoM's & request quotations for review by peers, leading to placement of Purchase Order requests.
• Selection of Cables / Cable Glands / Electrical Containment.

Skills

P&ID reading

Technical drawings reading

Wiring diagrams

Instrument hook-ups

Control philosophy understanding

HMI displays

PLC programming

AutoCAD LT

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Job description

The EC&I Technician will be primarily based in the office, participate in the day-to-day operations of assigned projects, including process and electrical design, instrumentation & equipment selection. This will also include assisting with preparation & conducting system inspections (FATs) with customers in attendance, and assisting with onsite commissioning(SATs) and varied tasks at times and as such, this position will also be required to travel to the customer site. More about the role:

• Support the Electrical Design Engineer, delivering timely and accurate electrical design documentation and drawings to support procurement and fabrication.
• Review the designs to ensure they align with engineering principles, meet company standards, and fulfil customer contract requirements, along with any relevant specifications.
• Participate in activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• To read P&ID, Technical Drawings, Wiring Diagrams, Instrument Hook-ups, and Control Philosophy documents.
• Assist in preparing process control documentation for review/approval, including I/O schedules / Cause and Effect /Sequence Diagrams, and Test Schedules.
• Contribute to designs, HMI displays, programming and commissioning industrial control systems (PLCs).
• Propose suitable switch gear components within control panels & instrumentation for the process.
• Produce BoM's & request quotations for review by peers, leading to placement of Purchase Order requests.
• Selection of Cables / Cable Glands / Electrical Containment.
• Develop/maintain knowledge & understanding of Quality (BS EN ISO 9001:2015), Environmental (BS EN14001:2015), Safety (ISO 45001:2018), and Explosive Atmospheres (ISO/IEC 80079-34) To develop skills with design systems and associated software to perform required tasks.
• Any other duties for which the EC&I Technician is experienced and qualified and capable of undertaking that will add value, and at the request of the Line Manager or other Senior Management.
  Committed to a career in the Electrical Engineering Profession.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of IT, including use of Microsoft applications.
• Awareness & understanding of Quality, Environmental, Safety & Explosive Atmospheres Standards & working procedures.
• Use of design software (AutoCAD LT).
• Understanding of controllers / PLCs / VSDs.
• Ability to perform related administration tasks.
• To be able to work independently & as part of a team.
• Possess good time management skills, being punctual and organised.
• Knowledge of the Petrochemical industry / ATEX Requirements / Similar Engineering environment an advantage.
  At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company - we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.