The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £52,000 and a bonus.
If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with strong Controls and Instrumentation knowledge and experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
Perform fault finding and rectification on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to the highest standards.
Manage a delegated plant area, including planned outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
Ensure all client specifications and requirements are consistently met and maintained.
Assist in planned outages and shutdown activities, supporting the maintenance team's objectives.
Report maintenance issues promptly through line management to ensure timely resolution.
Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Support the Lead EC&I Engineer with ordering and managing critical spares inventory.
Participate actively in team briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous safety meetings.
Adhere strictly to site safety rules and health, safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Recognised Controls and Instrumentation Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (C&I HNC desirable).
Proven experience in fault finding and calibration of instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, flow) and control systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
Skilled in working with control panels, wiring standards, motors, switchgear, variable speed drives, and circuit breakers.
Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings, documents, and work safely under permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing planned and reactive maintenance to tight deadlines.
A C&I Bias is preferred for this role.
Personal skills
The Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who is:
Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role
Starting salary of up to £52,000 dependant on experience
Benefits package and training opportunities
Opportunity to work for a leading EfW company
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INDPOW
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Salary description
£52000.00 - £52000.00 per year