Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Bonus up to 14%

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is recruiting for an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Tilbury, Essex. You will lead the EC&I maintenance function, supervise technicians, coordinate maintenance across HV, LV, DCS, and CEMS, and manage outages.

The role offers an excellent salary with a 14% bonus, pension, and overtime. This is a key commissioning and long-term operation role shaping EC&I maintenance standards at the new

Qualifications

• Experience as EC&I Engineer in process/power plant.
• Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance knowledge.
• Knowledge of HV/LV and safety documentation.
• Experience with DCS systems (Siemens/Valmet advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead EC&I maintenance and supervise technicians.
• Coordinate maintenance across HV, LV, DCS, and CEMS.
• Diagnose EC&I faults and resolve safely.
• Manage outages and plant breakdowns.
• Ensure CMMS accuracy and records.
• Oversee EC&I workshop, inspections and spares.

Skills

EC&I maintenance

Fault-finding

DCS systems

HV/LV handling

Leadership

Permit-to-work

Education

ONC/HNC in electrical engineering

Tools

Siemens systems

Valmet systems

Job description

Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer - New Build EFW Power Station

Excellent salary + 14% Bonus + Pension + Overtime

Tilbury, Essex

SCINERGY Recruitment are currently recruiting for an E,C&I Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Tilbury, Essex.

The Role

• Leading the EC&I maintenance function and supervising Electrical and C&I Technicians and apprentices
• Planning and coordinating maintenance across HV, LV, DCS, instrumentation and CEMS equipment
• Diagnosing electrical, control and instrumentation faults and ensuring they are resolved safely and efficiently
• Managing EC&I activities during planned outages, unplanned shutdowns and plant breakdowns
• Ensuring the Computerised Maintenance Management System is fully utilised and records remain accurate
• Managing the EC&I workshop, statutory inspections, maintenance documentation, spares and contractors
• Delivering plant modifications in line with the site Engineering Change procedure
• Controlling safe systems of work, including permits, isolations and safety documentation across LV and HV systems
• Working with the Engineering Manager, other disciplines and Operations to maximise plant availability and reliability
• Monitoring budgets, performance targets and maintenance priorities while driving continual improvement

About You

• Experience as an EC&I Engineer, Electrical Engineer, C&I Engineer, E&I Engineer or similar within a process or power generation environment
• Experience within Energy from Waste, biomass, CCGT, CHP, coal, petrochemical, refinery, chemical or another heavy process plant
• A relevant engineering qualification such as ONC, HNC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or similar
• Strong knowledge of electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance, fault-finding and preventative maintenance systems
• Experience maintaining Distributed Control Systems, with knowledge of Siemens, Valmet or similar systems being advantageous
• Appropriate HV and LV experience, with the ability to hold or work towards a Senior Authorised Person appointment
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System and coordinating planned maintenance and outage activities
• Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, plant isolations and health, safety and environmental requirements
• Leadership experience supervising technicians and contractors to deliver agreed maintenance and performance targets
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to respond to breakdowns outside normal working hours when required

What's on Offer

• Excellent basic salary + a location allowance
• Performance-related bonus of up to 14%
• Company pension scheme
• Overtime opportunities
• Industry-leading training with the site commissioning team
• Opportunity to join a brand-new EFW power station
• Key engineering role supporting the plant through commissioning and into full operation
• Opportunity to shape EC&I maintenance systems and standards at a new facility
• Long-term career opportunity within the Energy from Waste sector