Instrumentation and Controls Technical Advisor

Mitsubishi Power Europe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions is seeking an I&C Technical Advisor in Leeds to support outages and commissioning activities on turbines and generators. The role requires extensive experience in power generation, strong leadership, and technical expertise. You'll ensure compliance with safety standards and lead teams effectively. You will join a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth across Europe. This position offers a competitive salary between £40,001 and £999,999, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Professional growth and development opportunities

Collaborative safety-first culture

Qualified supervision and training

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas industries.
• Knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators.
• Solid understanding of HSE and QA/QC principles.

Responsibilities

• Support and supervise outages maintenance and commissioning activities.
• Implement quality control procedures during turbine inspections and assembly.
• Act as Technical Advisor during turbine outages.

Skills

English communication skills

Leadership and team management

Planning and time-management

Familiarity with HSE and QA/QC principles

Education

Time-served apprenticeship in Power Generation

Tools

Common office software packages

Job description

As an I&C (Instrumentation and Controls) Technical Advisor you will play a key role in supporting and supervising outages maintenance and commissioning activities on gas and steam turbines, generators and control systems. You’ll be the on‑site technical expert ensuring high standards of quality, safety and efficiency are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove test repair and install instrumentation, performing calibration and fault diagnosis.
• Apply logic and hardware updates/upgrades to control systems.
• Assist with start‑up and commissioning activities.
• Implement quality control procedures during disassembly, inspection and assembly of turbines and related equipment.
• Contribute to outage planning, execution and continuous improvement within Field Service.
• Review outage data and provide recommendations for future improvements.
• Develop and revise field procedures and technical information.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Act as Technical Advisor during gas turbine, steam turbine and generator outages.
• Supervise maintenance works in line with Mitsubishi Power procedures and standards.
• Organise and lead manpower during outages, identifying critical paths and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are achieved.
• Interpret and apply drawings, field procedures and technical documents for all activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Extensive experience in Power Generation or Oil & Gas industries with knowledge of gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and large rotating plant.
• Qualifications: Time‑served apprenticeship in Power Generation Industry or equivalent.
• Skills: Strong English communication skills (mandatory); Proficiency with common office software packages; Proven leadership and team management abilities; Solid understanding of HSE and QA/QC principles; Excellent planning and time‑management skills.

Why Join Mitsubishi Power Europe

• Work with a globally recognised leader in the power generation sector.
• Be part of complex high‑impact projects that shape the future of energy.
• A collaborative safety‑first culture that values your expertise.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development across Europe.

About Us

Mitsubishi Power headquartered in Yokohama, Japan is a global leading company in the field of thermal power and environmental technologies. We can handle the entire production process from the development, design, manufacturing, construction and commissioning to after‑sales service for thermal power plants.

The company has a total of 66 subsidiaries across 17 countries and was established as a joint venture in February 2014 bringing together the thermal power divisions of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Hitachi Ltd. Mitsubishi Power employs 18,300 staff worldwide and provides solutions for the improvement of operating thermal power generators using the latest digital technology.

Mitsubishi Power Europe is a 100% subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power. As a leading global company in the field of thermal power generation systems and environmental technology we will continue to meet the expectations of our clients worldwide in order to contribute to the future of a sustainable society.

Our Values

• Creativity & Innovation
• Accountability & Responsibility
• Discipline & Patience
• Humility & Empathy
• Forward Thinking & Working As One
• Passion & Effort

What We Offer

• A committed team for qualified supervision and training
• Exciting topics in an international company
• An open ear and room to manoeuvre for fresh ideas

Job Details

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1
• Yearly Salary: 40001 - 999999999