Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a major waste management and energy company to recruit for Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technicians to join their brand new Energy from Waste Power Station in Essex.
The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a salary between �45,000 - �50,000 + 6% call out allowance (on basic salary) + overtime + bonus + excellent benefits.
If you’re an EC&I Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the EC&I Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
* Carrying out fault finding, planned, reactive and breakdown 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 closely with the EPC team during the commissioning phase of the plant through to full operations
* Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical & Engineering, Measurement and Control, etc.
* A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
* Hands-on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, CHP, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc)
* Experience working with motors, variable speed drives, switchgears, PLC systems, etc.
* Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
* This role will be suitable for Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers who are considering a move into the Power Generation sector
* Experience working with HV equipment will be highly advantageous
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
* A basic salary between �45,000 - �50,000
* 6% Call out allowance payment (on basic salary)
* Overtime
* Performance related bonus
* Excellent company benefits
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.
