EC&I Technician

Veolia; Chilton (WI); On-site; USD 64,716 - 72,805; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Discounts on goods

Health resources

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development

Financial wellbeing support

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an EC&I Technician at Chilton Power Station to maintain process control systems, instrumentation, and PLC/DCS equipment. You will perform repairs, calibration, and planned maintenance while keeping records in the Asset Management System.

With an apprenticeship or HNC in engineering and at least 3 years in a continuous process industry, you will work with operations staff, supervise contractors, and support health and safety while developing improvements for reliable plant

Qualifications

• Experience with maintenance of control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to work with PLCs and DCS systems.
• Willingness to work a rota including weekends or on-call.
• Continuous process industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs, calibration, and maintenance on plant and equipment including PLC/DCS systems.
• Maintain records of equipment maintenance and calibration using Asset Management System.
• Diagnose plant defects and propose improvements.
• Develop modifications to plant and apparatus as appropriate.
• Coordinate with operations and maintenance staff; supervise contractors as needed.
• Keep workshop and work areas clean, safe and compliant with procedures.
• Support Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures and audits.

Skills

Strong communicator

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship or HNC in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Process instrumentation

Asset Management System

Job description

Salary: £51,00.00 per annum plus Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: Chilton Power Station, Chilton, DL17 0PB

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources and help it become a better place for everyone.

As an EC&I Technician you'll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to our company/people's pension scheme
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
• Employee financial wellbeing support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards.

What you'll be doing

• Carrying out repairs, calibration, planned and breakdown maintenance on a variety of plant and apparatus including process monitoring transducers, automated equipment, emissions monitoring equipment and PLC/DCS systems
• Maintaining records of all EC&I equipment and system maintenance and calibration using the corporate Asset Management System
• Reporting, diagnosing and remedying plant defects, proposing improvements where appropriate
• Proposing and developing modifications to plant and apparatus as appropriate
• Liaising with operations staff and other maintenance staff as appropriate
• Supervising company and contractor staff as required
• Maintaining the workshop and other work areas in a clean, tidy and safe condition
• Carrying out duties associated with company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Procedures, including audits as appropriate

What we're looking for

• An experienced Engineer or Technician who has served a recognised apprenticeship, qualified to HNC or equivalent in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques associated with control systems, pneumatic and hydraulic transducers and instrumentation, with a good understanding of PLC systems
• A minimum of 3 years experience gained in a continuous process industry
• A strong communicator, able to work effectively with staff at all levels
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision, with a flexible and creative approach to problem-solving
• Willingness to work a rota including some weekend working, and to be contactable and attend site outside of normal hours if required

What's next?

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.