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

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