Job Description
EC&I Technician
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
- New Build Energy from Waste Loughborough, Leicestershire Competitive Salary, Bonus & Full Benefits Package Role Introduction Having partnered exclusively with Astute Technical Recruitment, Covanta have begun the phase of mobilisation on site and are recruiting a number of positions.
We are specifically looking for EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Technicians in which the successful applicants will be responsible for supporting the EC&I Engineer in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site.
Further information can be found below.
This new build plant, in partnership with a leading waste management provider, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per year which is enough energy (42MW) to power around 80,000 homes.
This plant will be one of the most efficient plants in Europe when operational later in 2023.
Roles & Responsibilities As the EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for: Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station Fault finding/maintaining mostly electrical system; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems Calibrating instrumentation Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work Supervising 3rd party contractors Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices Assisting in plant developments and projects Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
To ensure the availability of plant spares Commissioning activities Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperate etc) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC) Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.
Experience with High-Voltage equipment such as transformers / switchgear will be advantageous Salary & Package What's on offer for this exciting role: Highly competitive basic salary Bonus opportunity Overtime Full training plans Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste plant Full and extensive benefits package How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to or dial (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Kyle Shinn who can tell you more Astute Technical Recruitment Limited 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 and Europe.
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