Electrical Technician

First Technical Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client is seeking an Electrical Technician to join on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness. You will undertake routine electrical maintenance, fault repair, and participate in commissioning, decommissioning, and modification projects to support operational plant.

You will troubleshoot complex faults on critical equipment, maintain accurate records, supervise contractors, and ensure adherence to permit-to-work and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in petrochemical or oil & gas environments.
• Ability to diagnose complex electrical faults on plant.
• Strong fault-finding and repair in high-hazard industry.
• Experience supporting maintenance operations in process environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine electrical maintenance activities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot faults on critical plant and equipment.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain maintenance records.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities.
• Contribute to design, testing, and commissioning of plant modifications.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure safe work.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and site safety procedures.
• Carry out Power Technician duties and act as SAEP/REP where qualified.
• Promote safety culture and participate in emergency response.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and best practice standards.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety awareness

Permit to work

Education

BTEC Ordinary Certificate (Engineering)

HV Authorisation

SAEP/REP certification

Job description

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Technician, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose

Undertake routine electrical maintenance and defect repair activities to ensure the reliability and availability of operational plant and equipment. Support the safe and efficient operation of process and production facilities through planned and reactive maintenance activities. Contribute to plant integrity, operational performance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Assist with commissioning, decommissioning, and modification projects as required.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Execute routine and non-routine electrical maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures and operational requirements.
• Investigate and troubleshoot complex technical faults on critical plant and equipment, implementing effective solutions to restore operations.
• Prepare technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records within company systems.
• Carry out commissioning and decommissioning activities to support operational programmes.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and commissioning of plant modifications and improvements.
• Supervise contractors and vendor personnel to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and all site safety procedures.
• Carry out Power Technician duties and, where appropriately qualified, act as SAEP and/or REP.
• Promote a positive safety culture through adherence to HSE policies, procedures, and industry regulations.
• Participate in emergency response activities and maintain the competencies required for designated emergency response roles.
• Collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel across the site.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and industry best practice standards.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience within petrochemical, oil & gas, process, energy, or similar industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and maintenance practices.
• Experience supporting production or maintenance operations within a high-hazard industry.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex electrical faults on operational plant.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate technical records.
• Desirable: HV Authorisation, SAEP and/or REP certification.
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Commitment to maintaining and developing technical competencies and professional standards.

Company Information

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.