Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting an EC&I Technician to join the Operator on an Operational Waste to Energy facility based in North Yorkshire. This role is a 3 months contract position inside of IR35.

The EC&I Technician position comes with an day rate from £300.00 to £450.00 per day.

Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

Act as the electrical duty holder for the site, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
Own and maintain site control and instrumentation systems including SCADA, PCS7 and Safety Instrumented Systems.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, and compliance testing of all instruments in line with statutory and operational requirements.
Support and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement actions arising from investigations.
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
ONC/HNC in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent)
Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship
Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems (e.g. TÜV, or equivalent)
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
Location, day rate and timeframe of the EC&I Technician position:

North Yorkshire
£300.00 to £450.00 per day inside IR35
Immediate start date
3 months

INDPOW

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