<b>Education, Training, Learning</b> Wigan

Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer - New Build EFW Power Station

Excellent salary + 14% Bonus + Pension + Overtime

Tilbury, Essex

SCINERGY Recruitment are currently recruiting for an E,C&I Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Tilbury, Essex.

This new EFW facility is currently under construction and, once operational, will process over 350,000 tonnes of waste per year while generating enough energy to power the equivalent of 93,000 homes. As the EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for the site's electrical, control and instrumentation systems, ensuring safe operation, long-term reliability and high plant availability.

The role will involve leading the EC&I maintenance function, managing technicians and contractors, planning maintenance and outages, and supporting the facility through commissioning and into full operation.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

Leading the EC&I maintenance function and supervising Electrical and C&I Technicians and apprentices
Planning and coordinating maintenance across HV, LV, DCS, instrumentation and CEMS equipment
Diagnosing electrical, control and instrumentation faults and ensuring they are resolved safely and efficiently
Managing EC&I activities during planned outages, unplanned shutdowns and plant breakdowns
Ensuring the Computerised Maintenance Management System is fully utilised and records remain accurate
Managing the EC&I workshop, statutory inspections, maintenance documentation, spares and contractors
Delivering plant modifications in line with the site Engineering Change procedure
Controlling safe systems of work, including permits, isolations and safety documentation across LV and HV systems
Working with the Engineering Manager, other disciplines and Operations to maximise plant availability and reliability
Monitoring budgets, performance targets and maintenance priorities while driving continual improvement
About You

You will ideally have:

Experience as an EC&I Engineer, Electrical Engineer, C&I Engineer, E&I Engineer or similar within a process or power generation environment
Experience within Energy from Waste, biomass, CCGT, CHP, coal, petrochemical, refinery, chemical or another heavy process plant
A relevant engineering qualification such as ONC, HNC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or similar
Strong knowledge of electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance, fault-finding and preventative maintenance systems
Experience maintaining Distributed Control Systems, with knowledge of Siemens, Valmet or similar systems being advantageous
Appropriate HV and LV experience, with the ability to hold or work towards a Senior Authorised Person appointment
Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System and coordinating planned maintenance and outage activities
Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, plant isolations and health, safety and environmental requirements
Leadership experience supervising technicians and contractors to deliver agreed maintenance and performance targets
Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to respond to breakdowns outside normal working hours when required
What's on Offer

Excellent basic salary + a location allowance
Performance-related bonus of up to 14%
Company pension scheme
Overtime opportunities
Industry-leading training with the site commissioning team
Opportunity to join a brand-new EFW power station
Key engineering role supporting the plant through commissioning and into full operation
Opportunity to shape EC&I maintenance systems and standards at a new facility
Long-term career opportunity within the Energy from Waste sector
For more information or to apply, please contact Steve Utton or Callum Sheppard at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or