Astute’s Power Team is with a working with a well-established energy from waste business who are fully committed to contributing to a more sustainable world. They are looking to recruit an experienced EC&I Technician for their renewable energy plant in South London
The EC&I Technician will play an important part in helping to ensure the plant continues to perform to a high standard and support the business with its growth and investment in sustainability. The role comes with a competitive salary, pension and company benefits.
If you’re an experienced EC&I Technician and are looking to work for an innovative business with the renewables sector, upload your CV today.
Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will:

• Performing routine maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation, including gas analysis.
• PLC and SCADA system Maintenance.
• Assist the Project team with commissioning of the instrumentation and control systems on new plants and upgrades.
• Provide hands-on support on all EC&I needs, including shutdowns, planned and unplanned maintenance, incidents, improvements, and modifications.
• Assist with modifications of plc-based control systems and instrumentation on existing plants, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly recorded.
• Actively promote safety schemes, including safety reviews, investigations, audits, and reporting including HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, RBI and functional safety compliance.
• Work alongside maintenance technicians to support in diagnosing faults and suggesting/ assisting in equipment upgrades.
• Supervising and directing onsite contracts when necessary.
• Shift work, overtime, and on-call duties may be required
• Other duties as required.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems (or equivalent)
• Valid electrical certification (e.g., 17th/18th Edition for UK roles)
• Full UK Driving Licence

PERSONAL SKILLS

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

• Extensive knowledge and hands on experience maintaining controls and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA and PLCs as well as instruments (pressure, temperature, flow etc)
• 4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
• Experience in heavy industry, power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, or similar fields preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics.
• Working in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous environments

SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE EC&I TECHNICIAN ROLE

• Competitive salary DOE (depending on experience)
• Pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Other benefits to be discussed

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

• Extensive knowledge and hands on experience maintaining controls and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA and PLCs as well as instruments (pressure, temperature, flow etc)
• 4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
• Experience in heavy industry, power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, or similar fields preferred.
• Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics.
• Working in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous environment