Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

About the Role – General Summary

The Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician is a key member of the EC&I Maintenance team, you will be responsible for all reactive and proactive maintenance across a variety of critical systems within the power station.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Comply with Site Quality Procedures, Work Instructions, and EHS Policies and Procedures
• Diagnose systems and equipment problems
• Execute routine and non-routine maintenance activities in accordance with agreed procedures and operational requirements to ensure plant is operating safely, effectively, and efficiently
• Ensure safe working practices and procedures are adhered to within the work area
• Carry out first line maintenance activities, with response to emergency / unscheduled situations in the event of abnormal incidents in order to protect plant and personnel ensuring compliancy with safety and environmental policies
• Investigate complex technical problems relating to critical plant, identify, diagnose, and report defects within the plant utilising the computerised maintenance management system (CMMS). Resolve defects whilst maintaining station performance and meeting operational targets by returning plant to normal operating service
• Manage work orders, risk assessment and method statements to safely control work
• Help in the production of sub-contractor work scopes
• Coordinate outage work scopes and packages
• Provide callout cover in the event of equipment failures
• Manage and supervise contractors to complete maintenance as required
• Preparing work method statements, risk assessment and / or plant operating instructions ensuring the required level of maintenance to asset is achieved and records maintained
• Prepare work orders, ordering spares, completing risk assessments and identification of resources
• Provides service support function to the operations department and ensure defects and status of any maintenance activity is effectively communicated to the shift teams
• Support the delivery of low contracts, monitoring performance and review with direction and support of the EC&I Engineer.
• Carry out the duties of an Authorised Person under the site safety rules
• Any other duties as directed by the Lead EC&I Technician and/or EC&I Engineer as are deemed to be within his/her capabilities.
• The EC&I Technician is responsible for the Health and Safety of him/her-self, any contractors working under his/her direction and in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value of NAES and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each employee’s performance.

Reporting To – Working Relationships

The Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician will report to the Lead EC&I Technician and EC&I Engineer (Line Manager).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include the possibility of standing for extended periods of time, stair and ladder climbing, routinely lifting up to 15 kg, and when necessary, use a respirator.

Protective equipment must be worn in the performance of some duties (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses, air masks, ear protection, chemical suits, gloves, and high voltage protective equipment etc.). Working with hazardous materials may be required.

All employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a post-offer physical examination and drug screening and post-employment random drug screening. There are extensive smoking restrictions in and around the facility.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Recognised apprenticeship in an I&C/Process Control or similar discipline and at least 2 years of experience post apprenticeship within the Power Generation sector or similar heavy/process industry
• Excellent experience with modern Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Siemens S7 controllers and periphery, automatic fire detection systems, process control and various process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow)
• Ideally some experience with maintaining electrical assets including motors, switchgear, transformers and other HV plant, UPS emergency power systems and electrical protection
• Conversant with the use of a Computerised Maintenance Management System
• Proven experience with Safe Systems of Work
• Good planning and co-ordination skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with others
• Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Attention to detail
• The highest regard for Health, Safety and Environmental compliance

Education, Training and Qualifications/Certifications

• BTEC ONC/HNC or equivalent NVQ level (I&C/Control preferred)
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and BS2391 (desirable)
• CompEx 01-04 (desirable)
• Preferably an IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Note: You will be asked to provide right to work documents should you be selected for an interview.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status or any other basis of discrimination.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Newport, NP18 2BZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• If an offer of employment is made, sufficient right to work documentation and a right to work check will be required. Do you agree to these terms?
• Do you have a valid UK driver’s license?
• Have you served a recognized apprenticeship in an I&C/Process Control or related discipline?
• How many years of experience do you have in power generation or similar process/heavy industry?
• How many years of experience do you have in maintaining and troubleshooting Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls systems?
• Does your previous work experience involve maintaining Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Siemens S7 controllers and periphery (or similar control systems), automatic fire detection systems, process control and various process instrumentation (temperature, pressure, flow)?
• Are you conversant with the use of a Computerised Maintenance Management System?

Work Location: In person