Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to work at their sites in Birmingham and Derby (you will be based at the closest site to your address).

The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of c.£55,000 + overtime + bonus + mileage expenses when travelling to the other site + 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 Regional Manager, you will be responsible for:

• 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
• Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A time served apprenticeship with an HNC in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar.
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
• A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

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

• Excellent technical knowledge of PLC, DCS, Instrumentation and some electrical systems
• Hands on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment e.g. power stations, chemical plants, refineries, steel works etc
• Some experience with planning and scoping works with the ability to complete small projects
• Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• A starting basic salary of c.£55,000
• Overtime
• Bonus
• Mileage expenses when travelling to sites other than base location

INDPOW

Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.