EC&I Technician
EC&I Technician (Electrical, Control & Instrumentation)
Location: Exeter, Devon, UK
Salary: £49000 per year + annual bonus scheme + comprehensive benefits package
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week (Day Shift: Monday to Friday) + 1-in-4 Callout Rota
About the CompanyWe are a leading UK innovator in resource recovery, waste management, and sustainable energy generation. Operating an extensive national network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs), we play a critical role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and converting it into valuable energy resources.
We are driven by ambition, high performance, and a clear vision for a climate-positive future. To achieve our goals, we invest heavily in our workforce and foster a supportive, collaborative environment focused on safety, innovation, and ongoing professional development.
Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced EC&I Technician to join our engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an EC&I professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex systems, working collaboratively across multiple disciplines, and contributing to continuous improvement within a modern industrial environment.
You will be responsible for both planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site, ensuring plant equipment and control systems operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will also cover aspects of the C&I Engineer role as required to broaden your technical knowledge and support career progression.
Key ResponsibilitiesMaintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform planned preventative and unplanned corrective maintenance on instrumentation, electrical, and control systems. Diagnose faults and execute effective, long-term solutions.
Calibration & Instrumentation: Manage site calibration programs and maintain precise calibration records. Work confidently with instrument loop drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
Asset Management & Reporting: Conduct plant and safety inspections. Maintain accurate asset and maintenance logging within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Safety & Compliance: Perform risk assessments and strictly adhere to Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) and Permit to Work (PTW) procedures at all times.
Contractor Management: Assist in the coordination and supervision of third‑party contractors on site to ensure safe working practices.
Operational Alignment: Collaborate closely with operations and maintenance teams to hit target KPIs, improve plant reliability, and support environmental performance.
On-Call & Breakdown Response: Participate in a 1-in-4 callout rota to respond to plant breakdowns outside normal working hours when required.
Secondary Duties: Support store/inventory functions occasionally and cover senior engineering tasks to aid personal development.
Recognised engineering apprenticeship with a relevant technical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent).
Practical experience in Control & Instrumentation engineering within a process industry, power generation facility, or heavy industrial environment.
Hands-on experience working with DCS and/or SCADA systems.
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Strong analytical, fault-finding, and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental standards within an industrial setting.
Clear verbal and written communication skills with strong self-management abilities.
Qualifications & Skills
ONC/HNC in an engineering or technical discipline.
Comp Ex 1-4 certification.
Knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS).
Formal Health & Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH…
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