Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I) Technician - Energy Recovery Facility - Leicestershire

Encyclis; Charnwood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the energy-from-waste sector, where you will play a vital role in maintaining cutting-edge facilities that generate sustainable electricity from waste. As an EC&I Technician, you'll ensure the safety and efficiency of operations while working with a diverse team that values innovation and collaboration. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a cleaner environment and support the transition to renewable energy. If you're passionate about engineering and looking to make a real difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pension Scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a medium to large industrial facility.
• Knowledge of CMMS and instrument calibration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and unplanned maintenance on plant equipment.
• Manage and supervise EC&I contractors, ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Instrumentation

Maintenance Management

Safety Protocols

Education

Higher National Diploma in Engineering

Electrical, Control, or Instrument Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

CMMS

DCS

PLC Systems

Job description

Overview

JOIN US IN MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE TO THE WORLD WE LIVE IN!

Who are ENCYCLIS?

ENCYCLIS, formerly known as Covanta Europe, is a leader in the energy-from-waste industry. We are seeking a talented individual to join us in our mission of achieving great things!

We generate sustainable electricity for homes and businesses from non-recyclable waste. The ash from the process is recycled into building materials, and metals are recovered for reuse.

Our facilities are among the most advanced worldwide, equipped with state-of-the-art tools and equipment, prioritizing safety and success for our team.

You will join a diverse, skilled team that celebrates success, encourages idea sharing, and values its people.

We offer fantastic benefits!

Where you will be working

Encyclis' Newhurst Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) is located near the M1 Motorway at Shepshed, Leicestershire, just 30 minutes from Leicester and Nottingham city centres.

This modern facility, operational since 2023, processes 350,000 tonnes of residual waste annually, diverting it from landfill and generating enough electricity to power 80,000 homes.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 15th December 2024.

We encourage early applications as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Electrical, Control & Instrument (EC&I) Team Leader, the EC&I Technician will perform planned and unplanned maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on plant equipment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with Encyclis procedures.

What we need from you…

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance of EC&I, HV/LV electrical assets, following procedures and OEM recommendations.
• Assist in planning and executing EC&I outage work scopes and maintenance.
• Manage and supervise specialist EC&I contractors, ensuring adherence to site rules and safety standards.
• Ensure tasks and projects meet work scope, specifications, and safety protocols.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute planned outages, demonstrating maintenance expertise.
• Promote safety rules and safe systems of work, reporting unsafe conditions or incidents.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies aligned with industry best practices.
• Manage the site’s CMMS to prioritize and track work tasks.
• Maintain CEMS calibration and maintenance to ensure environmental compliance.
• Diagnose faults on DCS, RIO, and PLC systems.
• Support spare parts inventory and workshop management.
• Lead improvement initiatives, manage corrective actions, and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate method statements and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with operations to meet key performance indicators.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Higher National Diploma or equivalent in a technical or science subject preferred; relevant experience in energy recovery or large process plants considered.
• Electrical, Control, or Instrument Engineering apprenticeship desirable.

Relevant experience in energy recovery or large process plants is also valued.

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a medium to large industrial facility.
• Knowledge of CMMS, instrument calibration, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience with plant outage planning and HV equipment is desirable.
• Maintenance experience with switchgear, transformers, and generators is advantageous.
• Familiarity with DCS and CEMs maintenance is beneficial.

Want to know more about what we do?

Check out this video of our Rookery South facility in Bedford!