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Electrical, Controls& Instrumentation Technician
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 400 - 500 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We're looking for a talented Electrical, Controls& Instrumentation Technician to work for our client in Knaresborough area.
They want to recruit someone with demonstrable background of previous experience in the field.
If that's you then you could be exactly what they're looking for.
As an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, developing and optimising all electrical, control and instrumentation systems at the Waste Treatment Plant. You will provide technical expertise to ensure safety, efficiency and compliance, and will actively contribute to resolving EC&I issues, delivering preventative maintenance, and ensuring regulatory instrumentation testing is consistently completed to a high standard.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the electrical duty holder for the site, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, and compliance testing of all instruments in line with statutory and operational requirements.
- Assist in plant shutdowns/outages, ensuring EC&I work is safely completed on time.
- Maintain accurate and timely records in the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Develop and review engineering procedures, risk assessments and method statements.
- Deliver and test software modules and logic systems, including modifications to site PLCs or automation systems.
- Collaborate closely with the Operations and Maintenance teams, providing guidance and support.
- Liaise with external contractors for specialist works and commissioning where required.
- Participate in and support the plant's HSEQ initiatives, including Near Miss reporting and safety audits.
Qualifications:
ONC/HNC in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship
Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems (e.g. TÜV, or equivalent)Skills:
Proficient in Siemens PCS7, SCADA, and PLCs (or equivalent systems)
Ability to conduct detailed fault diagnostics and software troubleshooting
Familiar with relevant regulations: BS7671, PUWER, DSEAR, and Functional Safety Standards (IEC 61511)
Strong planning, documentation, and reporting skills
Competent in Microsoft Office, CMMS systems, and engineering tools.
Computer literate and able to operate Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and MSExperience:
Experience in EC&I roles within industrial environments such as energy, waste, utilities, or manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to provide technical mentoring and leadership within teams
Proven experience managing instrumentation and electrical systems through life-cycle maintenance
Working knowledge of compliance frameworks and documentation standards.INDWHBefore You Apply
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