Electrical Technician - Energy from Waste

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy sector project is seeking an Electrical Technician to join its Maintenance Team at a new Power Station in Glasgow. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of the commissioning and training phases of a facility that will generate power for thousands of homes. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on critical electrical equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. If you have a passion for electrical engineering and want to contribute to sustainable energy solutions, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining electrical assets such as motors and transformers.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Performing maintenance on electrical assets including motors and switchgear.
• Assisting in outage planning and execution.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Preventative Maintenance

Corrective Maintenance

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Relevant Electrical Certifications

Tools

CMMS Software

Job description

Astute People's Power Team is exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full team of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, will process up to 350,000 tonnes of waste annually, generating power for approximately 70,000 homes. This new Power Station is scheduled to commence commercial operations by the end of 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join during the plant's commissioning, training, and mobilisation phases.

We are seeking an Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance Team at this brand-new facility. As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance on various critical plant equipment.

If you possess the relevant experience (see below) and are seeking a rewarding role in the power sector, please apply.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Fault finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives, and HV/LV plant.
2. Following maintenance techniques and best practices.
3. Participating in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections, and fault investigations.
4. Assisting in plant development projects.
5. Supervising and coordinating on-site contractors.
6. Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS.
7. Assisting in outage planning and execution.