Px Group, Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Join to apply for the Shift EC&I Technician role at px Group. Our business, px PEOPLE, is committed to excellence, innovation and teamwork. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com.
Application Deadline: 26 September 2025
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
The Opportunity
We are now recruiting for a Shift EC&I Technician at TeesRep Biomass Plant in Middlesbrough. You’ll be supported with personalised on-the-job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain and develop your contributions and competence.
Key Responsibilities
* To complete installation, calibrations, adjustments, troubleshooting and repairs on various types of power plant EC&I Equipment and DCS, PLC control systems.
* Provide consistently high levels of supervision of contractors at the site.
* Use test equipment including field communicators, calibrators, voltmeters, ammeters, phase indicators, multi-function testers, and oscilloscopes, and calibrate controllers.
* Ensure that all controls are operating and calibrated according to manufacturer specifications and ensure they have been documented.
* Through research, prescribe preventative maintenance requirements for all EC&I equipment for validation by engineering.
* Conduct preventive maintenance of EC&I assets and assure the quality of executing all PM tasks including recording detailed information in the CMMS.
* Assist Engineering and Maintenance Engineers in troubleshooting and investigation of equipment trips. Also, attend critical equipment startups if required by the Operations Department.
* Ensure reliability/availability of all C&I equipment by monitoring preventive maintenance requirements on plant items. Following P&ID’s, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
* Respond effectively to emergency fault conditions, when required.
* Perform and direct complex fault diagnosis on all plant equipment and control systems. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
* Test control systems and continuity of circuits in hardware wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
* Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System is effective and followed through to completion promptly.
* Ensure all activities within the plant are carried out in a safe manner to prevent environmental impact, ensuring this is in line with site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and all legislative obligations.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I); HNC desirable.
* CompEx certification to EX01-EX06 standards with regards to Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres regulations is preferred.
* A good understanding of functional safety requirements and Proof Testing techniques used to complete validation and corrective works on Safety Instrumented Functions.
* Strong background of working hands-on with DCS, PLC and SCADA systems including version control management, access restrictions and testing. Preferably experience with Siemens, Schneider and ABB platforms.
* A foundational understanding of Alarm Management practices.
* A foundational understanding of the use of radioactive isotopes.
* A good understanding of plant processes and how Electrical, Control and Instrumentation supports generation availability; preferably in a thermal power plant.
* Must have very good knowledge and be able to demonstrate proficiency in process control, maintenance and troubleshooting of Plant DCS/PLC equipment.
* Good understanding of the associated limits and alarms and ability to troubleshoot and correct faults within hardware or software related systems.
* Knowledge of working with a Safe System of Work and permit to work system.
* Knowledge of reading P&IDs, control, electrical schematics, process and loop diagrams.
Benefits
What you will receive from us:
* Contribution towards eye test and glasses
* Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discounts
* Long Service Awards
* Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible Benefits Package
* Onsite parking
Equality statement: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Please note: this role may close early or be extended depending on the volume of applications.
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
* Industries: Oil and Gas
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