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:
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Performing routine maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation, including gas analysis.
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PLC and SCADA system Maintenance.
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Assist the Project team with commissioning of the instrumentation and control systems on new plants and upgrades.
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Provide hands-on support on all EC&I needs, including shutdowns, planned and unplanned maintenance, incidents, improvements, and modifications.
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Assist with modifications of plc-based control systems and instrumentation on existing plants, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly recorded.
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Actively promote safety schemes, including safety reviews, investigations, audits, and reporting including HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, RBI and functional safety compliance.
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Work alongside maintenance technicians to support in diagnosing faults and suggesting/ assisting in equipment upgrades.
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Supervising and directing onsite contracts when necessary.
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Shift work, overtime, and on-call duties may be required
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Other duties as required.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems (or equivalent)
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Valid electrical certification (e.g., 17th/18th Edition for UK roles)
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Full UK Driving Licence
Personal skills
The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
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Extensive knowledge and hands on experience maintaining controls and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA and PLCs as well as instruments (pressure, temperature, flow etc)
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4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
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Experience in heavy industry, power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, or similar fields preferred.
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Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics.
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Working in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous environments
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
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Competitive salary DOE (depending on experience)
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Pension
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25 days holiday + bank holidays
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Other benefits to be discussed
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