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Electrical Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

Rwe

The Role

Overview

Perform electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance at a power station.

Key Responsibilities

  • safety compliance
  • fault diagnosis
  • preventive maintenance
  • outage management
  • spare procurement
  • contractor supervision

Tasks

-Meet both legislative and corporate requirements & standards ensuring effective safety and operational practices are adopted. -Provide discipline support for plant breakdown and outages with out of hours and weekend overtime opportunities to meet the needs of the business. -The discipline Engineering team will provide direction and support as appropriate. You are required to effectively collaborate with Engineering & Outage teams, supporting plant shutdowns and recommissioning. -Implementing effective maintenance strategies; carrying out routine maintenance, core skill first line fault diagnosis and problem solving to ensure that the plant is maintained to appropriate standards and in accordance with RWE procedures. Specify and procure spare parts in accordance with company policies, procedures, and budget requirements. Management of outage work packages to ensure safe completion to the required quality and timescale. -As a member of the Stations Operations and Maintenance Team, you will contribute towards delivering the day to day maintenance and operational requirements to ensure the safe, reliable, and commercial performance of the power station. Utilising your background knowledge and experience in the field of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation engineering, specifically in modern heavy industry, your duties and responsibilities will include routine preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and breakdown recovery. -Contract responsibilities - Involvement in the execution of maintenance contracts and onsite work - inclusive of craft & contractor supervision. Planning, organizing, executing and where necessary supervising maintenance activities on the station.

Requirements

  • cmms
  • ex01-ex04
  • iosh
  • level-3
  • electrical
  • hse

What You Bring

-Up to 2 days volunteering a year -Have proficient interpersonal skills and be competent in the use of applicable business IT systems, previous experience of working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems. -Hazardous area equipment (Compex Ex01-Ex04) desirable -IOSH – Managing Safely -Hold a minimum of a level-3 Engineering qualification in your discipline such as a BTEC, NVQ or ONC. -Experienced in a wide range of electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance activities in heavy, process or power industry. -Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, regulations, and directives.

Benefits

-A personal retirement savings plan –and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary -An expected starting salary from £49,383 to £63,907 depending on experience and up to 10% annual bonus -One free professional membership subscription -Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave, and retail savings scheme. -This post offers the opportunity to work in a responsive site team environment and experience a wide range of maintenance and operations responsibilities that support the continuous improvement agenda and leverage the Station's ability to respond to operational needs within the UK portfolio. -Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata

The Company

About Rwe

-The company has been at the forefront of energy innovation for over a century, with deep roots in the energy sector. -Over time, it has transformed its energy portfolio, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. -Today, it is a global leader in renewable energy, driving advancements in wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. -The company operates across various energy sectors, including large-scale wind farms, solar installations, and energy storage solutions. -Notable projects include offshore wind farms, green hydrogen development, and cutting-edge solar plants. -Its international presence spans across Europe, North America, and Asia, with an eye on global energy transition. -A unique aspect of its strategy is its strong focus on innovation, particularly in energy storage and smart grid technology. -It consistently leads in its commitment to creating a sustainable and carbon-neutral energy future.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Hydro

Biomass

Gas

Lignite

Utilities

Security Clearance

-national security vetting (nsv) by desnz required, including review of financial circumstances and family. -must be uk resident for a continuous minimum of 5 years to obtain nsv clearance.