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EC&I Technician

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Plymouth, Devon

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Astute People are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Department of one of the UK's most efficient CCGT Power Station's, located in Devon. This plant is part of a fleet produced 22GW of Heat & Power across Europe and has four assets in the United Kingdom.

This role is available on a two year Fixed-Term supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the EC&I equipment. 

If you a Level 3 qualification in a relevant EC&I field and are interested in joining a large thermal power plant, then get in touch.

Responsibilities and duties:
 As the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:

Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability. This includes pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters as well as DCS and PLC control systems. Electrical maintenance work on motors, switchgear, generators etc would also be required
Programming the sites DCS/PLC equipment
Supervising and directing contractors
Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures
 Professional qualifications
 We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally apprenticeship trained at Level 3 in a relevant Electrical, Controls (Automation) or Instrumentation field.
Qualified with a HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.
Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.
 Personal skills
 The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone with/who:

Is experienced in carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability. 
This includes pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters as well as DCS and PLC control systems.
Electrical maintenance work on motors, switchgear, generators etc would also be required
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures
Is a quick thinker with strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability, especially during plant issues or failures.
 Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role

Competitive Salary with an increased range for progression
Bonus Opportunity
Flex Payment for Scheduled Overtime
Enhanced benefits package
Opportunity to join a thermal power station

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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

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