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SalaryAstute’s Power team is exclusively partnered with Rothes CoRDe to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass Combined Heat & Power (CHP) Station in Rothes, Scotland. The plant process c.130,000 tons of biomass per annum which exports just over 7MW of electricity to the grid, enough to power 9,000 homes.
The vital Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation role comes with a salary of up to �50,000 + 13% Pension + relocation assistance (if needed) + benefits.
If you’re an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technicians and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for:
* Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
* Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
* Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
* Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
* Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
* A time-served apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar.
* 17th / 18th Edition will be advantageous but not a necessity
Personal skills, prior experience, and knowledge
The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation role would suit someone who has:
* Excellent technical knowledge of PLC/DCS/SCADA systems, Instrumentation, and some electrical experience
* Prior experience gained in a heavy process environment e.g. power station, chemical plant, refinery, steel works etc
* Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
* Experience with instrument loop drawing and P&IDs
* A flexible working approach
* A controls and instrumentation bias
Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role
* A basic salary of up to �50,000
* Relocation assistance can be offered on a case-by-case basis
* Excellent pension scheme of 13% (EE is 3% minimum with ER being 10%)
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. 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.
