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Electrical, Controls& Instrumentation Technician

Salary: £500

Location: Knaresborough

Job type: Permanent

Category: Electronics

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.INDWH

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