Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting an EC&I Technician to join the Operator on an Operational Waste to Energy facility based in North Yorkshire. This role is a 3 months contract position inside of IR35.
The EC&I Technician position comes with an day rate from £300.00 to £450.00 per day.
Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:
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Act as the electrical duty holder for the site, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
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Own and maintain site control and instrumentation systems including SCADA, PCS7 and Safety Instrumented Systems.
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Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, and compliance testing of all instruments in line with statutory and operational requirements.
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Support and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement actions arising from investigations.
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Assist in plant shutdowns/outages, ensuring EC&I work is safely completed on time.
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Maintain accurate and timely records in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
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Develop and review engineering procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
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Deliver and test software modules and logic systems, including modifications to site PLCs or automation systems.
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Collaborate closely with the Operations and Maintenance teams, providing guidance and support.
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Liaise with external contractors for specialist works and commissioning where required.
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Participate in and support the plant’s HSEQ initiatives, including Near Miss reporting and safety audits
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ONC/HNC in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
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Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship
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Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems (e.g. TÜV, or equivalent)
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Proficient in Siemens PCS7, SCADA, and PLCs (or equivalent systems)
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Ability to conduct detailed fault diagnostics and software troubleshooting
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Familiar with relevant regulations: BS7671, PUWER, DSEAR, and Functional Safety Standards (IEC 61511)
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Strong planning, documentation, and reporting skills
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Competent in Microsoft Office, CMMS systems, and engineering tools
Location, day rate and timeframe of the EC&I Technician position:
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North Yorkshire
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£300.00 to £450.00 per day inside IR35
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Immediate start date
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3 months
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