Electrical Technician - Energy from Waste

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the power sector as an Electrical Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a new build Energy from Waste plant, where you'll engage in full plant commissioning and maintenance. You'll be responsible for fault finding and maintaining critical electrical assets, ensuring the plant operates efficiently and safely. With a focus on continuous improvement and professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the energy industry. If you have a passion for electrical maintenance and a desire to work in a dynamic environment, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus Opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Training & professional development

Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Electrical engineering at Level 3 or higher.
• At least three years hands-on maintenance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors and transformers.
• Assisting in plant developments and projects.

Skills

Electrical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Health & Safety Regulations

Preventative Maintenance

CMMS

Education

Electrical Engineering Level 3

IOSH or equivalent

Recognised Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship

Tools

Motors

Transformers

Switchgear

HV/LV Plant

Job description

Astute People's 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'll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation.

We are looking for an Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility. As the Electrical Maintenance Technician, you'll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

As the Electrical Technician you will be responsible for:

1. Fault finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant.
2. Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
3. Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
4. Assisting in plant developments and projects.
5. Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
6. Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
7. Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
8. To ensure the availability of plant spares.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. 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.
2. Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS would also be considered.
3. Recognised Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship.

Personal skills

The Electrical Technician would suit someone with:

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

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role

1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus Opportunity
3. Comprehensive benefits package
4. Training & professional development
5. 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 creed 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's 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.