EC&I Technician - Energy From Waste

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

Job summary

A dynamic energy company in Bedfordshire seeks an experienced EC&I Technician to support maintenance and improve operations at a new energy facility. The ideal candidate will have significant hands-on experience in electrical and control systems, and be adept at fault finding. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, and a full benefits package. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a vital sector and make a difference in sustainable energy generation.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Company bonus

Pension scheme

Overtime

Full benefits package available

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications such as NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering.
• At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with electrical and instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-planned and reactive maintenance on EC&I assets across the power station.
• Conduct fault finding/maintenance on electrical systems and instrumentation.
• Supervise 3rd party contractors and assist in plant developments.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Fault finding in electrical systems

Calibrating instrumentation

Effective communication

Education

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 Bedfordshire. The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC&I Engineer in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site.

If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!

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.
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry.
• A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous.

Personal Skills

• At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperature etc) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and 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 would be advantageous.

Salary and Benefits

• Highly competitive salary.
• Company bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Overtime.
• Full benefits package available.

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply 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.