E&I Technician

E&I Technician

Location: Deeside, North Wales

Salary: £44,257.84 (open to discussion) 

Hours: 8am- 16:30pm Monday to Friday

Site Based

Permanent

Job role:

We are seeking Electrical & Instrumentation Technicians to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for individuals who have completed an Apprenticeship scheme and wish to continue developing their skills within the Automation field.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow with the business while working on a cutting-edge site featuring the UK's largest state-of-the-art containerboard machine and tissue machines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist engineering support to manufacturing production lines, including a Biofuel Power Plant, Waste Wood Processing Plant, Effluent Treatment Plant, Tissue Machines, MRRF Recycling Facility, and support systems.
• Respond to plant breakdowns, methodically diagnosing faults to ensure equipment is restored in a timely manner.
• Use and develop technical training to conduct root cause investigations, identify solutions, and implement improvements.
• Support commissioning for both small improvement projects and major projects, such as Biomass treatment, CHP, and Low-pressure Condensing Turbine Plant.
• Perform routine tasks, including instrument calibrations, visual inspections, electrical safety checks, fire system function checks, and periodic electrical safety inspections.
• Maintain and update electrical and instrumentation documentation.
• Write and update onsite electrical procedures and risk assessments.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret P&ID, electrical schematic, and control loop diagrams.
• Experience with AC or DC inverter drives, fault finding, commissioning, and programming.
• Maintenance and calibration of instrumentation equipment.
• Knowledge of PLCs and DCS programming/modifications/improvements.
• Strong self-motivation and teamwork skills, with the ability to grow within the business.
• Adaptability to work in a changing environment with a flexible approach.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Completion of a 4+ year Apprenticeship and an HNC or higher qualification in Electrical, Electronic, or Instrumentation Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience within a medium industrial industry or Automation desirable.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Working Conditions:

• On-site work within the Utilities production area and a project village on a major construction site.
• Travel within the UK and overseas may be required for further training and skill development.

If you are a motivated and dynamic E&I Technician looking to grow within an innovative engineering environment, apply today!

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