Electrical, Controls And Instrumentation Technician

Astute People; Rothes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable energy company is seeking an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their plant in Rothes, Scotland. The successful candidate will carry out maintenance and repairs on all EC&I assets, ensuring maximum availability of the facility. Candidates should have a time-served apprenticeship and an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary and a relocation package where applicable.

Benefits

Up to £50,000 salary

13% pension

Relocation assistance

Benefits bundle

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering or similar.
• 17th / 18th Edition advantageous but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis and maintenance on EC&I assets.
• Assist during maintenance, shutdowns, and outages.
• Supervise on-site contractors as needed.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.

Skills

Technical knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA systems

Excellent instrumentation skills

Experience in heavy process environments

Familiarity with CMMS

Flexible working approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnered with a reputable company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Station in Rothes, Scotland. The plant process c.130,000 tons of biomass per annum which exports just over 7MW of electricity to the grid, enough to power 9,000 homes.

Salary and benefits

• Up to £50,000 plus 13% pension (EE 3% minimum with ER 10%)
• Relocation assistance on a case‑by‑case basis
• Benefits bundle includes pension, relocation assistance and other perks

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs and planned/unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
• Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS.
• Supervising and directing on‑site contractors when required.
• Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.

Professional qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar.
• 17th / 18th Edition will be advantageous but not a necessity.

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• Excellent technical knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, instrumentation, and some electrical experience.
• Prior experience gained in a heavy process environment e.g. power station, chemical plant, refinery, steel works etc.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).
• Experience with instrument loop drawing and P&IDs.
• A flexible working approach.
• A controls and instrumentation bias.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Astute does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies 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.