Astute’s Power Team are looking for an EC and I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire.
The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC and I Team Leader in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC and I assets on site.
If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry
• A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar disciplineI
• OSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

PERSONAL SKILLS

The EC and I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• At least five years’ experience working in an supervisory capacity on a similar heavy industry plant - ideally utilising high pressure steam systems such as Power Plants, Refineries, COMAH sites etc.
• Flexibility to work days & nights on shift

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF THE EC AND I TECHNICIAN ROLE

Reporting to the EC and I Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station
• Fault finding/maintaining mostly electrical system; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc. and Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems
• Calibrating instrumentation
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work
• Supervising 3rd party contractors
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE EC AND I TECHNICIAN ROLE

• Starting salary of up to £48,000
• Bonus
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Other benefits

The EC and I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• At least five years’ experience working in an supervisory capacity on a similar heavy industry plant - ideally utilising high pressure steam systems such as Power Plants, Refineries, COMAH sites etc.
• Flexibility to work days & nights on shif