Fabrication Technician

px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. px Group has operated and maintained the Fellside Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant located in Cumbria, since 2004, and also operates the 0.5 km high-hazard pipeline which is the main fuel supply to the site. The site is an upper tier COMAH installation forming part of the Sellafield COMAH enclave.


We are now recruiting for an EC&I Technician on a 6 month contract basis.

The EC&I Technician will ensure that all Electrical, Control and Instrumentation maintenance routines, defect repairs and projects at the plant are carried out in a safe and efficient manner to support the 24/7 operation of the plant in accordance with corporate policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

Although this role is for an EC&I Technician, we will consider applications from candidates who specialise in either Electrical or C&I and will provide training to fill any gaps.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

Perform programmed maintenance work, defect rectification, emergent and project work relating to rotating and stationary equipment.
Providing timely feedback and completion of the Electronic Shift Log and the Site CMMS (Maximo).
Carry out Risk Assessments and produce method statements that detail the safest method to carry out work.
Provide EC&I technical support for day-to-day Engineering and Maintenance activities.
Produce and improve maintenance procedures, work plans, project scoping documents and contractor work scopes.
Specify and order assigned spares/replacement equipment in line with site quality procedures.
Supervise contractor personnel to ensure all work is technically correct and in accordance with site safety, environmental and quality procedures.
Work alongside other members of the Engineering and Maintenance/ Operations Team to review contractor method statements, risk assessments & other required safety documentation for fitness for purpose.

Understanding of Permit to work systems, risk assessment and method statement documentation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.