Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking skilled professionals for electrical and instrumentation roles in Woking, UK. The responsibilities include installing and maintaining electrical systems, troubleshooting electrical faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates must possess relevant skills in instrumentation and calibration, and must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid driving license. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in the electrical engineering field.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and maintaining electrical systems, including motors and switchgear.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical faults using various testing tools.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a valid driving license are required.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot field instruments.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards.

Skills

Electrical systems installation and maintenance

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Calibrating and testing protective relays

Maintaining field instruments

Troubleshooting PLC/DCS control loops

Job description

Electrical Duties

• Install, repair, and maintain electrical systems (motors, MCCs, switchgear, transformers)
• Troubleshoot electrical faults using multimeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Perform calibration and testing of protective relays
• Inspect and maintain power distribution equipment
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance (IR scanning, insulation resistance tests)
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards (NFPA 70E, NEC, etc.)

Instrumentation Duties

• Install and maintain field instruments (pressure, flow, level, temperature transmitters)
• Calibrate instruments to ensure accurate process measurements
• Troubleshoot PLC / DCS control loops and instrumentation communication issues
• Maintain valves and actuators (control valves, positioners, solenoids)
• Configure and test programmable instruments (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, etc.)
• Perform loop checks during commissioning and shutdowns

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and hold driving license