Electrical Technician - Energy From Waste

Astute People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Electrical Technician for a new power station in Glasgow. This role involves maintaining electrical assets, fault finding, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Electrical engineering and at least three years of hands-on maintenance experience. A competitive salary, bonuses, and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Training & professional development

Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Electrical engineering at Level 3 or higher.
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent regarding workplace Health & Safety.
• At least three years hands-on maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fault finding and maintaining electrical assets.
• Work in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Involved in continuous improvement activities and fault investigation.

Skills

Electrical engineering qualification

Fault finding

Health & Safety Regulations

Hands-on maintenance experience

Knowledge of process plant

Education

Recognised qualification in Electrical engineering

Recognised Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

Astute People\u2019s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you\u2019ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation.

Responsibilities and duties

• As the Electrical Technician you will be responsible for fault finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant.
• Work in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Be involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
• Assist in plant developments and projects.
• Supervise and set to work on site contractors.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• Ensure the availability of plant spares.

Professional qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Electrical engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience.
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOPs, RAMS would also be considered.
• Recognised Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship.

Personal skills

• At least three years hands on maintenance experience.
• Familiar with Health & Safety Regulations such as DSEAR, COMPEX, ATEX etc.
• Hands on experience with a range of equipment including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply 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\u2019s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful