Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician

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:

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
Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site 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 minimum HNC qualification in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar (a HNC is a necessity)
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:

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 Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role

A starting basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000
Overtime
Up to 20% Bonus
Private medical cover
Long term service bonus
Other excellent benefits

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