Astute are recruiting an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Department of a modern Energy from Waste power station in Cheshire. The client has a large fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste Power Stations across the UK, Europe and internationally.
As a EC&I Technician, you will be providing front line maintenance at the facility and be responsible for all aspects of the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance on the electrical, control & instrumentation equipment and systems on site.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, typical duties will include:
* Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level) and control systems (ABB)
* Calibrations and loop checking of instruments relating to the sites DCS/control systems
* Programming the sites DCS/PLC systems
* Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
* Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
* Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
* Ensuring strict HSE compliance at all times
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following
* A recognised electrical/C&I engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry.
* An HNC/ONC or equivalent in either electrical or C&I engineering.
* A solid level of knowledge and understanding of maintenance strategies associated with electrical control systems.
* At least 4 years of experience working in the maintenance team in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
Personal skills
The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
* Experience on equipment such as motors, drives, actuators, transmitters, PLC’s, temperature / flow / pressure, control systems, HMI’s etc.
* Experience in managing sub-contractors would be advantageous.
* Able to do manual lifting and working at heights or confined spaces.
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
* Competitive basic salary
* Bonus opportunity
* Overtime
* Full benefits package
INDPOW
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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.
