EI Technician

British Sugar is a home-grown success story and one of the most efficient and competitive beet processers in the world. Around 3,500 farmers based in East Anglia and the East Midlands supply our four advanced manufacturing sites with eight million tonnes of sugar beet every year. We, in turn, make this in to over 1 million tonnes of sugar, serving customers across the UK, Ireland and increasingly growing commercially in the EU and world sugar markets.

Range 52,517.72 to 52,517.72

The role involves working with the site Distributed Control System (DCS) supporting process operations, projects and maintenance activities across the site. The role will report to the Energy APU leader but they will take technical direction and management from the site Electrical and Control Engineer. The scope of the role includes development and maintenance of both hardware and software associated with the Honeywell DCS platform (Experion & TDC) and associated PLC interfaces (Siemens S7 SCADA systems).

• Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and control systems
• Installation of new plant or modifications as appropriate
• Carry out planned and proactive maintenance activities as required by the DCS system
• During maintenance periods undertake maintenance activities as well as testing and commissioning plant in readiness for operations
• Reporting all engineering activities in the appropriate format into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ensuring audit trail of process control changes
• Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks safely and effectively.

• IOSH Working Safely
• Comprehensive technical knowledge gained through large scale, complex operational factory experience.
• Understanding of hazards and controls associated with a complex industrial environment and producing food and feed.
• Extensive experience working within large industrial plants
• Extensive knowledge of working with Distributed Control Systems
• A proven track record of effective technical problem solving, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement
• ONC/HNC in appropriate Engineering skill supported by a recognised apprenticeship or qualification in control engineering
• Demonstrable knowledge of Honeywell Control Systems and/or Siemens control systems

• High degree of credibility and the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the factory and the operations function of the business
• Demonstrate passion to inspire everyone to do their best, pulls people successfully through critical situations.
• Commitment to maintaining the Health & Safety for self and others.