Location: Waste Treatment Plant
Contract: 3 months initially
Start: ASAP
Clearance/Certs: Must be certified and experienced in handling over 400V systems
Our client, is seeking an experienced EC&I Technician to join their Waste Treatment Plant team on a temporary contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with critical infrastructure and cutting-edge instrumentation systems within a highly regulated and safety-conscious environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the electrical duty holder, ensuring compliance with BS7671 and other relevant regulations.
- Maintain, develop, and optimise SCADA, PCS7, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other control systems.
- Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, and compliance testing of instruments.
- Troubleshoot electrical and control faults - hardware and software.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
- Support shutdowns/outages with safe and efficient EC&I works.
- Keep CMMS records up-to-date with accurate maintenance logs.
- Develop and review engineering documents such as risk assessments, method statements, and procedures.
- Deliver software updates and logic modifications on site PLCs and automation systems.
- Liaise with contractors and support HSEQ initiatives.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
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Essential:
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ONC/HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
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Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship
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Certification to work on systems over 400 volts
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Proficient in Siemens PCS7, SCADA, PLCs (or similar systems)
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Strong knowledge of BS7671, PUWER, DSEAR, and IEC 61511
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Desirable:
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Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems (e.g., TÜV)
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Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office suite
Ideal Experience:
- Hands-on experience in energy, waste, utilities, or manufacturing
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring within EC&I teams
- Lifecycle maintenance of control and instrumentation systems
- Confidence with compliance processes and documentation standards
This role will suit you if you:
- Are a self-starter with excellent diagnostic and documentation skills
- Enjoy working in a collaborative and regulated engineering environment
- Take ownership of compliance and safety processes
- Can support both the technical and strategic aims of site operations
Apply today to be considered - interviews happening immediately.