Senior E&I Technician: Hazardous-Plant Reliability

Wolviston Management Services; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolviston Management Services is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to perform safe, efficient maintenance across a COMAH-regulated site. You will support Operations, Maintenance and Projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and asset integrity while working with contractors and internal teams.

The role covers fault-finding, testing, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems in hazardous areas, contributing to continuous improvement and on-site safety culture.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• COMPEX Ex01-04 certification.
• BS7671 Wiring Regulations qualification.
• Minimum 5 years in petrochemical/terminal/oil & gas/hazardous process environment.
• Experience with hazardous area electrical equipment.
• Proven electrical fault-finding and maintenance on industrial plant.
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety legislation and isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned, preventative and corrective electrical maintenance to maximise plant availability.
• Inspect, test and maintain safety-critical equipment including MCCs and ATEX gear.
• Provide electrical fault-finding support for MCCs, switchgear, motors and distribution systems.
• Coordinate contractor activity and ensure safe workmanship and compliance.
• Maintain maintenance records in CMMS and support asset integrity programmes.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

BTEC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

COMPEX Ex01-04 certification

BS7671 Wiring Regulations

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

MCCs

ATEX equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Wolviston Management Services is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to perform safe, efficient maintenance across a COMAH-regulated site. You will support Operations, Maintenance and Projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and asset integrity while working with contractors and internal teams.

The role covers fault-finding, testing, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems in hazardous areas, contributing to continuous improvement and on-site safety culture.