EC&I Technician - Energy From Waste

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

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an EC&I Technician for a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The role requires at least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with electrical and instrumentation systems. Responsibilities include pre-planned maintenance, fault finding, and calibration of instrumentation. The position offers a starting salary of £48,000 per year, along with overtime and bonuses. This is a great opportunity to work on modern energy projects.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Overtime opportunities

Bonus opportunity

Daytime position

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a related field.
• Practical experience in a heavy engineering environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with high-voltage equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of electrical, controls and instrumentation assets.
• Conduct fault finding for various equipment and systems.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records are kept.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Fault finding

Knowledge of motors and control systems

Calibrating instrumentation

Education

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

Recognised Electrical/C&I apprenticeship

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Astute's Power Team is seeking an EC&I Technician to join a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The facility is soon to enter the commissioning phase and will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 500,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, generating up to 49.9 megawatts of low‑carbon energy – enough to power more than 75,000 homes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Pre‑planned and reactive maintenance of all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station.
• Fault finding and maintenance of motors, drives, single‑phase and three‑phase equipment, switchgear, high/low‑voltage plant and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow).
• Calibrating instrumentation.
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work.
• Supervising third‑party contractors.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Assisting in plant developments and projects.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records in 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 (preferred).
• Relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (advantageous).

Personal Skills and Experience

• At least 5 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 and switchgear (advantageous).

Salary and Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

Astute is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate the ability to work in the UK and who meet the required qualifications.