EC&I Technician Level II

Drax Group; Scotland; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Join Drax Group as an EC&I Technician Level II at the Cruachan Power Station, where you will contribute to renewable energy production. This full-time role involves operating hydropower systems and maintaining electrical and instrumentation equipment. Suitable candidates will have the relevant qualifications and a strong understanding of safety and environmental standards. Competitive salary and great benefits on offer.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus depending on company performance

Private Healthcare

Group personal pension plan (up to 10%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reimburse annual membership of relevant professional body

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical or C&I craftsperson with approved apprentice training.
• Demonstrable experience in operation and maintenance of rotating plant and machinery.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of operation, maintenance, and testing of site/station equipment.
• Operate Hydro Generating Plant, perform routine plant inspections.
• Provide maintenance and fault finding for electrical/instrument equipment.

Skills

Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation

Calibration

Fault finding

Modification

Testing and commissioning

Education

ONC / HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Tools

PLC

SCADA systems

Electrical switchgear

Job description

EC&I Technician Level II

Full time, PermanentLocation – Cruachan Power Station

Salary £49,268

Closing date: 8 July

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

Working within either single or a multi-skilled Maintenance Team, you’ll be responsible for supporting all aspects of Operation, Maintenance and Testing of the Site/ Station equipment, as directed by the Maintenance Team Leader and / or Maintenance/Production engineers.

You’ll operate the Hydro Generating Plant, including plant start-up and shutdowns, routine plant inspections and general operational tasks.

Provide routine maintenance, operations, defect investigation and repair, modifications, inspection, testing and commissioning of all electrical/instrument equipment.

Complete routine inspections and maintenance, fault finding, modifications, testing and commissioning of all electrical apparatus including switchgear, motors, control panels and batteries.

Complete routine inspections and maintenance, calibration, fault finding, modification, testing and commissioning of all control and instrument equipment, PLC and SCADA systems.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll need to be a time served Electrical or C&I craftsperson having followed an approved apprentice training programme.

Have an ONC / HNC or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Have good knowledge and understanding of the Health, Safety & Environmental Legislation.

Have demonstrable experience in operation and maintenance of rotating plant, machinery and electrical switchgear.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

·A discretionary bonus depending on company performance

·Private Healthcare

·SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time

·Personal accident cover

·Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%

·Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays

·Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:

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