EC&I Technician -Electrical / EC&I Engineer (400V+) - Inside IR35

Location: Waste Treatment Plant
Contract: 3 months initially
Start: ASAP
Clearance/Certs: Must be certified and experienced in handling over 400V systems

Our client, is seeking an experienced EC&I Technician to join their Waste Treatment Plant team on a temporary contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with critical infrastructure and cutting-edge instrumentation systems within a highly regulated and safety-conscious environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the electrical duty holder, ensuring compliance with BS7671 and other relevant regulations.

• Maintain, develop, and optimise SCADA, PCS7, Safety Instrumented Systems, and other control systems.

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM), calibration, and compliance testing of instruments.

• Troubleshoot electrical and control faults - hardware and software.

• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.

• Support shutdowns/outages with safe and efficient EC&I works.

• Keep CMMS records up-to-date with accurate maintenance logs.

• Develop and review engineering documents such as risk assessments, method statements, and procedures.

• Deliver software updates and logic modifications on site PLCs and automation systems.

• Liaise with contractors and support HSEQ initiatives.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• Essential:

  • ONC/HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

  • Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship

  • Certification to work on systems over 400 volts

  • Proficient in Siemens PCS7, SCADA, PLCs (or similar systems)

  • Strong knowledge of BS7671, PUWER, DSEAR, and IEC 61511

• Desirable:

  • Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems (e.g., TÜV)

  • Familiarity with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office suite

Ideal Experience:

• Hands-on experience in energy, waste, utilities, or manufacturing

• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring within EC&I teams

• Lifecycle maintenance of control and instrumentation systems

• Confidence with compliance processes and documentation standards

This role will suit you if you:

• Are a self-starter with excellent diagnostic and documentation skills

• Enjoy working in a collaborative and regulated engineering environment

• Take ownership of compliance and safety processes

• Can support both the technical and strategic aims of site operations

Apply today to be considered - interviews happening immediately.