EC&I Technician - Energy From Waste

Astute People; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is searching for an EC&I Technician to join a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Ellesmere Port. The position involves performing maintenance and fault finding on electrical systems, as well as supervising contractors. Candidates should possess a relevant electrical apprenticeship and at least 5 years of experience in a heavy engineering environment. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £48,000 along with benefits including bonuses and a pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunity

Pension

Daytime position

Further benefits available

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors and electrical systems.
• Practical knowledge in heavy engineering environments like power generation.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance on electrical assets.
• Conduct fault finding and maintenance on motors and switchgear.
• Calibrate instrumentation and assist in plant projects.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Fault finding of electrical systems

Experience with instrumentation

Knowledge of controls and SCADA systems

Education

Recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship

NVQ, ONC, HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team are looking for an EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The facility, which is shortly entering the commissioning phase, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 500,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate up to 49.9 megawatts of low carbon energy – enough electricity to meet the needs of over 75,000 homes.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station.
• Fault finding/maintenance of electrical systems: motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant, and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems.
• Calibrating instrumentation.
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work.
• Supervising 3rd party contractors.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Assisting in plant developments and projects.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
• Assisting in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Ensuring availability of plant spares.

Professional qualifications

• Recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry.
• Relevant technical qualification such as NVQ, ONC, HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering, or a similar discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification would be advantageous.

Personal skills

• At least 5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature) and control systems (SCADA, DCS, PLC).
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill, etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
• Experience with high‑voltage equipment such as transformers/switchgear will be advantageous.

Salary and benefits

• Excellent salary and package starting at £48,000 per year.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Bonus opportunity.
• Pension.
• Daytime position.
• Opportunity to work on a modern energy from waste power station.
• Further benefits available.

Equal Opportunity

Astute is not discriminating on the basis of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.