Shift EC&I Technician

px Group; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

px Group is recruiting a Shift EC&I Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Middlesbrough. The role covers repair, maintenance and calibration of EC&I assets at TeesRep Biomass Plant, including DCS/PLC control systems, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have CompEx, hands-on DCS/PLC/SCADA experience, and demonstrable knowledge of alarm management and functional safety.

Qualifications

• CompEx certification to EX01-EX06 standards.
• Knowledge of DCS/PLC/SCADA with version control and testing.
• Experience with Siemens, Schneider and ABB platforms.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, process and loop diagrams.
• Understanding of Safe System of Work and permit to work.

Responsibilities

• Complete installation, calibration, and repairs on EC&I equipment and DCS/PLC systems.
• Provide consistently high levels of supervision of contractors on the site.
• Calibrate controllers and use test equipment; document results.
• Ensure controls are operating and calibrated per manufacturer specs and documented.
• Prescribe preventative maintenance requirements for EC&I equipment for validation by engineering.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of EC&I assets and record PM tasks in CMMS.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance Engineers in troubleshooting and startup of critical equipment.
• Ensure reliability/availability of C&I equipment by monitoring PM requirements per P&IDs and specs.
• Respond to emergency fault conditions as required.
• Perform complex fault diagnosis on plant equipment and control systems.
• Ensure reporting in CMMS is complete and timely.
• Carry out activities safely in line with Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

Skills

CompEx EX01-EX06

DCS/PLC/SCADA

Functional safety

Alarm management

Process control

Safe system of work

P&IDs reading

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

ABB

Job description

Shift EC&I Technician

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Department: Engineering & Maintenance

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Middlesbrough

Reporting To: Steve Ford

Description

Our Business px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com

The Opportunity We are now recruiting for Shift EC&I Technicians on a 12 month fixed term basis.

The Shift EC&I Technician will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all EC&I assets at the TeesRep Biomass Plant. This includes inspection, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, installations, calibrations and adjustments of all Electrical, Control and Instrumentation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete installation, calibrations, adjustments, troubleshooting and repairs on various types of power plant EC&I Equipment and DCS, PLC control systems.
• Provide consistently high levels of supervision of contractors at the site.
• Uses test equipment including, but not limited to: field communicators, calibrators, voltmeters, ammeters, phase indicators, multi-function testers, and oscilloscopes, and able to calibrate Controllers.
• Ensure that all controls are operating and calibrated according to the manufacturer specifications and ensure they have been documented.
• Through research, prescribe preventative maintenance requirements for all EC&I equipment for validation by engineering.
• Conduct preventive maintenance of EC&I Assets and assure the quality of executing all PM tasks including recording detailed information in the CMMS.
• Assist Engineering and Maintenance Engineers in troubleshooting and investigation of equipment trips. Also, attend critical equipment startups if required by the Operations Department.
• Ensure reliability/availability of all C&I equipment by monitoring preventive maintenance requirements on plant items. Following P&ID’s, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications.
• Respond effectively to emergency fault conditions, when required.
• Perform and direct complex fault diagnosis on all plant equipment and control systems. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
• Test control systems and continuity of circuits in hardware wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
• Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System is effective and followed through to completion promptly.
• Ensure all activities within the plant are carried out in a safe manner to prevent environmental impact ensuring this is in line with site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and all legislative obligations.

Minimum Requirements

• CompEx certification to EX01-EX06 standards. Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres regulations is preferred.
• Good understanding of functional safety requirements and Proof Testing techniques used to complete validation and corrective works on Safety Instrumented Functions.
• Strong background of working hands-on with DCS, PLC and SCADA systems including version control management, access restrictions and testing. Preferably experience with Siemens, Schneider and ABB platforms.
• Understanding of Alarm Management practices.
• Understanding of the use of radioactive isotopes.
• Good understanding of plant processes and how Electrical, Control and Instrumentation supports generation availability
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in process control, maintenance and troubleshooting of Plant DCS/PLC equipment.
• Good understanding of associated limits and alarms and ability to troubleshoot and correct faults within hardware or software related systems.
• Knowledge of working with a Safe System of Work and permit to work system.
• Knowledge of reading P&IDs, control, electrical schematics, process and loop diagrams.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please note this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.