Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join their new EfW Power Station in Slough, Berkshire.
The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a Competitive Salary + Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.
If you’re an EC&I Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Lead EC&I Tech, you will be responsible for:
* Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
* Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
* Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
* Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
* Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* A time-served apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar.
* 17th / 18th Edition will be advantageous but not a necessity
* A health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous, not a necessity
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
* Excellent technical knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, Instrumentation, and some electrical experience
* Prior experience gained in a heavy process environment e.g. power station, chemical plant, refinery, steel works etc
* Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
* Experience with instrument loop drawing and P&IDs
* A flexible working approach
* This could be suitable for Royal/Merchant Navy Engineers who have experience of electrical and control systems
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
* A competitive salary
* Bonus
* Overtime
* Private healthcare
* Other benefits
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
