Electrical Technician - Landfill Gas

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 57,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the global energy market is seeking an Electrical Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves complex fault diagnosis and maintenance of electrical systems in power stations, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial electrical environments, with a focus on safety and teamwork. They offer a competitive salary up to £57,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes opportunities for progression, generous holiday allowances, and essential tools for the job. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Van and Fuel Cards

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Retail discounts

Progression opportunities

Overtime pay

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial electrical inspection, testing, and maintenance.
• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead fault diagnostics for electrical/electronic controls and systems.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance to enhance reliability.
• Support 24/7 operation of generating units and ancillary equipment.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical inspection

Maintenance

Health and Safety compliance

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Electrical discipline

Apprenticeship in industrial electrical environment

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company run and own landfill gas assets and have a growth plan into the Anaerobic Digestion sector too. We’re looking for an Electrical Technician to join their team of multi-skilled technicians, that are responsible for complex fault diagnosis and maintenance on reciprocating engines, generators, electrical distribution and controls on power stations, to ensure optimum production and reduced downtime.

This Electrical Technician role comes with a salary up to £57,000 and an excellent package too – see below for details.

If you’re wanting to work for a major player in the global energy space with growth potential, that also expands into the renewable energy market, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and duties

As an Electrical Technician you will:

1. Lead fault diagnostics for reciprocating engine electrical/electronic controls, instrumentation, LV/HV apparatus, and balance-of-plant systems to enhance power station performance and revenue generation.
2. Support 24/7 operation of the power station's generating units and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency and revenue generation.
3. Perform planned and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, control, and instrumentation systems to enhance reliability, improve productivity, and minimise generating unit downtime.
4. Develop and implement solutions for operational and maintenance challenges – communicating new ideas to solve problems.
5. Stock control – maintain a steady stream of spare parts and components, especially any that require regular changes.
6. Accurately record and report routine inspections and reactive maintenance works.
7. Stay informed about relevant health and safety, operating procedures and standards, including those related to Health & Safety (HSE), the Environment Agency, ATEX/DSEAR, and technical regulations within your discipline.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

1. Demonstrable experience in industrial electrical inspection, testing, fault finding and maintenance – preferably in a power station, high voltage or other industrial environment.
2. City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical discipline – such as Testing & Inspection, Electrical Installation, Electrical Power Systems Engineering etc.
3. Apprenticeship served in an industrial electrical environment would be advantageous but not essential.
4. LV/HV (Low or High Voltage) authorised tickets would be advantageous but not essential.
5. Understanding of HV switching operations a strong advantage.
6. Experience in fault finding electrical systems inside power stations, substations or other energy plant would be a strong advantage.
7. Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data/tracking systems.
8. Able to understand engineering drawings and diagrams.
9. Must hold a valid driving license.

Personal skills

The Lead Technician role would suit someone who is:

1. Observant and respects health and safety standards and procedures such as Lockout-Tagout (LOTO).
2. A great team player.
3. Able to work on own initiative.
4. Flexible to work overtime.
5. Willing to travel and spend short periods on call – including nights.

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Technician role

1. A starting salary up to £57,000 + overtime.
2. Van and Fuel Cards provided – vans permitted for limited personal usage too.
3. Mon-Fri working week, with weekends (1 in 4) on call - enhancements worth circa £4k pa.
4. Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
5. 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays + weekend days can be swapped out for time in lieu or enhanced pay.
6. Pension Scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and discounts for bars and retail.

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's 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.