Instrumentation and Control Engineer

PWMG; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PWMG is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Control Technician to support installation, termination, connection and testing on a Synchronous Condenser project. The role is hands-on and site-based, with responsibilities for I&C cable termination, temperature instrumentation checks, and verification of installed equipment.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in power generation, substations, energy, heavy industrial or similar electrical/instrumentation environments, and be

Qualifications

• Experience with I&C, C&I, EC&I, E&I or Instrumentation Technician roles.
• Strong cable termination and connections experience.
• Experience with temperature instrumentation checks and sensors (RTD, PT100, thermocouples).
• Ability to read electrical/instrumentation drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out I&C cable termination and connection.
• Terminate control and instrumentation cables into panels, junction boxes and field equipment.
• Check cable identification, cores, ferrules and termination points against drawings and schedules.
• Perform continuity and point-to-point checks on installed cabling.
• Inspect and verify cable connections prior to commissioning.
• Carry out temperature checking and verification of instrumentation.
• Check temperature sensors and connections including RTDs, PT100s and thermocouples.
• Verify correct installation and connection of temperature monitoring equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot incorrect terminations, damaged cables and issues.
• Read electrical and instrumentation drawings and schedules.
• Support I&C testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Record completed checks and report defects or outstanding works.
• Work with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.

Skills

Cable termination

Cable connections

Temperature instrumentation

RTD sensors

Electrical schematics

Site-based work

Safety procedures

Power generation experience

Commissioning support

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Technician to support installation, termination, connection and testing activities on a Synchronous Condenser project.

The role will be hands-on and site based, with responsibility for I&C cable connections, cable termination, temperature instrumentation checks and verification of installed equipment. Candidates should have previous experience working within power generation, substations, energy, heavy industrial or similar electrical/instrumentation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out I&C cable termination and connection activities.
• Terminate control and instrumentation cables into panels, junction boxes and field equipment.
• Check cable identification, cores, ferrules and termination points against drawings and schedules.
• Perform continuity and point-to-point checks on installed cabling.
• Inspect and verify cable connections prior to commissioning.
• Carry out temperature checking and verification of instrumentation.
• Check temperature sensors and associated connections, including RTDs, PT100s and thermocouples, where applicable.
• Verify correct installation and connection of temperature monitoring equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot incorrect terminations, damaged cables, connection faults and instrumentation issues.
• Read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, termination drawings and cable schedules.
• Support I&C testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Record completed checks and report defects or outstanding works.
• Work closely with electrical, mechanical and commissioning teams.
• Complete all activities in accordance with project quality procedures and site HSE requirements.
• Previous experience as an I&C, C&I, EC&I, E&I or Instrumentation Technician.
• Strong hands-on experience with cable termination and cable connections.
• Experience working with control and instrumentation cabling.
• Experience carrying out temperature instrumentation checks.
• Ability to read electrical and instrumentation drawings.
• Experience performing continuity, connection and point-to-point checks.
• Comfortable working independently in a site-based environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical and instrumentation safety procedures.
• Power generation, power transmission, substation or grid infrastructure experience.
• Experience with synchronous generators, motors or rotating electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of RTDs, PT100s, thermocouples and temperature monitoring systems.
• EC&I commissioning or pre-commissioning experience.
• Experience working with OEM equipment and commissioning engineers.