EC&I Technician

Knowsley
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Job Title: EC&I Technician

Location: Knowsley

Job ID: 40697

Salary: Call (phone number removed) to discuss salary + company vehicle and generous benefits package

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Contract/Permanent: Permanent

Site Based/Office/Remote: Hybrid Working (ideally 2 days office, 3 days remote) and flexibility depending on requirements of the business.

Benefits:

Pension Contributions - ER 5% / EE 3% (Non-SMT)
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Life Assurance x4 Salary
Company Car/Car Allowance (Grade 1-5) ROLE SPECIFIC
25 days holiday + Bank Holiday + Holiday purchase scheme up to 5 days
Employee Assistance Plan - Expert support for colleague's wellbeing
Funded eye care
Funded flu jab
Access to Myhub - Employee discount platform - discounts to over 900 retailers, including days out, holidays and retail stores
26 weeks full pay Maternity or Paternity leave
Volunteering Days
Access to fully funded training courses through the apprenticeship levy

Overview:

Our client is a leading distributor of off-grid energy with over 40 years of expertise. We're driving the energy transition, helping customers move to cleaner, lower-carbon solutions. With revenues of £400m and a workforce of 1,500, we're investing in new technologies and services to achieve our 2040 vision of 100% renewable energy solutions.

The Role:

We're looking for a skilled Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to join our growing engineering team.  Reporting to the Head of Engineering Services, you'll design, develop, install, and commission control systems and instrumentation for operational depots and customer sites across the UK.  This is a hands-on role involving fault-finding, rectification, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Install and service safety, security, energy delivery, communication, and process control systems.
Diagnose and rectify faults on electrical installations, PLCs, motors, valves, lighting, and gas/flame detection systems.
Read and interpret line drawings, P&IDs, and FDS documents.
Design new control systems and develop Functional Design Specifications.
Attend HAZOP, LOPA & SIL studies and assist with commissioning new facilities. 

Collaborate with design, mechanical, and electrical engineers to deliver projects.
Ensure compliance with cyber security standards and participate in FAT/SAT procedures.

What We're Looking For:

Technical Expertise: PLC programming (Siemens Step7 & TIA), hazardous area electrical systems, MODBUS/Profi-bus/Profi-net communications.
Instrumentation Skills: Calibration, inspection, and testing of pressure, level, flow, and temperature instruments.
Qualifications:

Time-served EC&I or electrical apprenticeship
Level 3 NVQ Electrical (C&G 2365) and Level 3 BTEC Instrumentation & Control Engineering
CompEx EX01-4 or IECEx COPC Modules EX001-8
18th Edition BS7671:2018

Additional Skills: Fault-finding, problem-solving, IT literacy, and strong communication.
Desirable: SCADA/DCS knowledge, TUV Functional Safety certification, IPAF & PASMA licenses.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a company leading the UK's energy transition.
Hybrid working and flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.
Opportunities for professional development and progression.
Inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation.

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