EC&I Technician - Energy from Waste

Astute People is seeking an EC&I Technician for a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Bedford, UK. The role involves pre-planned and reactive maintenance of electrical, controls, and instrumentation assets, fault finding, calibration, and supervising contractors. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in heavy industry. The position offers a salary up to £48,000, bonuses, and overtime. This is a full-time, on-site role.
Astute's Power Team are looking for an EC and I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technician to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire.

The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes.

The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC and I Team Leader in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC and I assets on site.

If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!

Responsibilities and duties of the EC and I Technician role Reporting to the EC and I Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
• Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station
• Fault finding/maintaining mostly electrical system; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc. and Instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems
• Calibrating instrumentation
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work
• Supervising 3rd party contractors
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
• Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry
• A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar disciplineI
• OSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous

Personal skills

The EC and I Technician role would suit someone who has:
• At least five years' experience working in an supervisory capacity on a similar heavy industry plant - ideally utilising high pressure steam systems such as Power Plants, Refineries, COMAH sites etc.
• Flexibility to work days & nights on shift

Salary and benefits of the EC and I Technician role
• Starting salary of up to £48,000
• Bonus
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Other benefits

INDPOW

Astute People 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.