EC&I Technician - Energy from Waste

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy facility in Bedfordshire seeks an EC and I Technician to support the maintenance of electrical and instrumentation assets. The successful candidate will engage in both pre-planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring the operational efficiency of the power station. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on low-carbon energy generation.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical, controls, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Ability to work on high/low voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of calibration techniques for sensors.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation assets.
• Fault finding and maintaining electrical systems including motors and drives.
• Calibrate instrumentation for accurate readings.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance of electrical systems

Calibration of instrumentation

Supervision of contractors

Job description

Astute's Power Team is seeking an EC and I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician for a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Bedfordshire

The facility, now fully operational, disposes of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste annually and generates over 60 megawatts of low-carbon energy, powering more than 112,500 homes.

The successful candidate will support the EC and I Team Leader in performing both pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC and I assets on site.

Responsibilities and duties of the EC and I Technician

• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance on all electrical, controls, and instrumentation assets across the power station.
• Fault finding and maintaining electrical systems, including motors, drives, switchgear, high/low voltage equipment, and instrumentation such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow sensors.
• Calibrate instrumentation to ensure accurate readings.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, plant modifications, and design work.
• Supervise third-party contractors to ensure safety and quality standards are met.