EC&I Technician: Design, PLCs & Commissioning

Adler & Allan Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Adler & Allan Ltd is looking for an EC&I Technician based in Chichester. The role involves supporting electrical design operations and assisting with system inspections and commissioning. You will be responsible for ensuring design compliance with company and client specifications.

Applicants should have strong knowledge in electrical engineering, possess good time management skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to quality and safety standards is essential. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Committed to a career in Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of IT, including Microsoft applications.
• Awareness of Quality, Environmental, Safety & Explosive Atmospheres Standards.
• Use of design software (AutoCAD LT) required.
• Understanding of PLCs and related controllers.
• Organised and good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Electrical Design Engineer with documentation and drawings.
• Review designs for alignment with engineering principles and standards.
• Participate in scheduling and resolving design/test problems.
• Read technical documents such as P&IDs and Wiring Diagrams.
• Assist in process control documentation preparation.
• Contribute to industrial control systems programming.
• Propose components and produce BoMs for purchase requests.
• Develop knowledge of relevant quality and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Time Management

Design Software (AutoCAD LT)

Technical Drawing Reading

Team Collaboration

Pressure Handling

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Control Systems (PLCs)

Job description

EC&I Technician
Chichester
Permanent, full-time
Competitive salary plus benefits

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

About us:

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.

Additional Information

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.