Astute’s Power Team is partnered with one of the leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station operators in the UK, with a combined portfolio of 3.3GW, to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician join their CCGT plant in Rochester, Kent.
The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000 + overtime + up to 20% bonus + private medical + long term service bonus + other excellent benefits.
If you’re an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned 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
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Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency
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Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
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Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
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Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
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Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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A minimum HNC qualification in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar (a HNC is a necessity)
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A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge
The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
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Excellent technical knowledge of PLC, DCS, Instrumentation and some electrical systems
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Hands on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment e.g. power stations, chemical plants, refineries, steel works etc
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Some experience with planning and scoping works with the ability to complete small projects
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Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role
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A starting basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000
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Overtime
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Up to 20% Bonus
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Private medical cover
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Long term service bonus
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Other excellent benefits
