Our Business
px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group's continuing growth and success story. 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
px Group
has operated and maintained the Fellside Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant located in Cumbria, since 2004, and also operates the 0.5 km high-hazard pipeline which is the main fuel supply to the site. The site is an upper tier COMAH installation forming part of the Sellafield COMAH enclave.
The Opportunity:
We are now recruiting for an EC&I Technician at our Fellside Combined Heat & Power Plant (FCHP) reporting directly to the Site Maintenance Engineer. The EC&I Technician ensures that all Electrical, Control and Instrumentation maintenance routines, defect repairs and projects at the plant are carried out in a safe and efficient manner to support the 24/7 operation of the plant in accordance with corporate policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
Although this role is for an EC&I Technician, we will consider applications from candidates who specialise in either Electrical or C&I and will provide training to fill any gaps.
You'll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform programmed maintenance work, defect rectification, emergent and project work relating to rotating and stationary equipment.
* Providing timely feedback and completion of the Electronic Shift Log and the Site CMMS (Maximo).
* Carry out Risk Assessments and produce method statements that detail the safest method to carry out work.
* Troubleshoot assigned EC&I problems, resolving and documenting issues.
* Provide EC&I technical support for day-to-day Engineering and Maintenance activities.
* Produce and improve maintenance procedures, work plans, project scoping documents and contractor work scopes.
* Specify and order assigned spares/replacement equipment in line with site quality procedures.
* Supervise contractor personnel to ensure all work is technically correct and in accordance with site safety, environmental and quality procedures.
* Work alongside other members of the Engineering and Maintenance/ Operations Team to review contractor method statements, risk assessments & other required safety documentation for fitness for purpose.
Minimum Requirements:
* Time served apprenticeship or NVQ 3 in Electrical, Instrument or Control, discipline.
* Knowledge of instrument and control theory.
* Basic knowledge of The Electricity at Work Regulations.
* Understanding of Permit to work systems, risk assessment and method statement documentation.
* Good understanding of EC&I problem solving techniques and ability to read single line diagrams, schematics and P&IDs.
What you will receive from us:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
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
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.