Yesterday _EC&I Technician Devon

EC&I Technician

W Talent is delighted to be partnering with a rapidly growing organisation within the renewable energy sector.

The organisation's vision is to be a leading innovator in resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join the team in Exeter. T

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EC&I professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working collaboratively across multiple disciplines and contributing to continuous improvement within a modern industrial environment.

As an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site, ensuring plant equipment and control systems operate safely and efficiently.

You will also support other engineering disciplines when required and assist with contractor coordination to maintain a safe and productive working environment.

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on instrumentation and control systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective corrective actions.
• Manage calibration programmes and maintain accurate calibration records.
• Work confidently with instrument loop drawings, schematics and P&IDs.
• Conduct plant and safety inspections.
• Support the supervision and coordination of contractors on site.
• Maintain accurate records within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on critical plant assets.
• Carry out risk assessments and ensure Safe Systems of Work are followed at all times.
• Work collaboratively with Operations and Maintenance teams to deliver performance targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance plant reliability, safety and environmental performance.
• Provide occasional support to the stores function when required.
• Cover aspects of the C&I Engineer role as required, helping to broaden technical experience and knowledge.
• Respond to plant and equipment breakdowns during and, when required, outside normal working hours.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in Control & Instrumentation engineering within a process industry, power generation facility or similar industrial environment.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems.
• Relevant technical qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental responsibilities within an industrial setting.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong analytical and fault-finding capabilities.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under time constraints.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
• Experience with Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work.
• ONC/HNC in an engineering or technical discipline.
• COMPEX 1-4 certification.
• Formal Health & Safety qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience coordinating contractors and external service providers.
• Strong IT skills, including CMMS, Outlook, Word and Excel.

What's on Offer

• £49,129 annual salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Monday-Friday working pattern
• 40 hours per week
• Day shift
• 1-in-4 call-out rota
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to broaden your EC&I engineering experience
• Technically challenging environment within the renewable energy sector