EC&I Technician - #2195026

EC&I Technician

Location: Scotland – Remote / Home Based

The Role: Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an additional EC&I Technician to take responsibility for all reactive and preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment. This includes electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, switchgear, control systems and instrumentation in respect of EC&I Engineering activities, primarily across OPA’s Scottish OFDs (Oil Fuel Depots), with future expansion into the MoD estate in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The primary function of this role is to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime by executing proactive planned preventative maintenance activities and providing first-line maintenance support in areas of electrical, control and instrumentation repairs and overhauls.

This newly created role will involve extensive travel throughout Scotland, as well as regular travel to Northern Ireland, including frequent overnight stays. While the position is primarily focused on supporting sites across Scotland and Northern Ireland, there may occasionally be a requirement to provide cover at other sites located in England. As a result, a full UK driving licence is essential, with a clean licence preferred.

The successful candidate will ensure all work is delivered safely, on time and in accordance with company standards and relevant UK legislation, while providing first-line EC&I maintenance support across the estate.

There will be a need to build and maintain strong, credible working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.

Responsibilities

The key responsibilities include:

• Provide Electrical, Control and Instrumentation maintenance and technical support for day-to-day Maintenance and Engineering activities across the OPA and MoD estate.

• Inspect, maintain and repair Electrical, Control and Instrumentation equipment across the OPA and MoD estate.

• Be familiar with work planning and scheduling.

• Carry out maintenance and fault-finding on the OPA and MoD estate's programmable electronic systems and their infrastructure, including variable speed drives.

• Undertake instrumentation fault-finding, maintenance, calibration and testing for pressure, flow, temperature, density, level, control valves and various analytical instruments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex, multi-disciplined engineering faults.

• Carry out planned maintenance activities and defect rectification, utilising diagnostic techniques and efficiently documenting any issues.

• Complete routine and quality inspections of instrumented and electrical systems across the OPA and MoD estate, ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Any defects must be reported immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Complete and file maintenance records and service reports, where applicable.

• Complete weekly/monthly PPM paperwork within agreed timescales with the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Conduct safe and effective handovers of OPA and MoD estate systems and equipment to others, and accept and confirm responsibility for the control of systems and equipment within the work area.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will need to be an experienced Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technician, familiar with the maintenance of process plant and with a good working knowledge of Engineering, Maintenance and Construction processes.

Ideally, you will have completed a recognised Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Apprenticeship, with a minimum qualification of ONC in an engineering discipline. At least three years' experience in an engineering role is preferable, ideally within a high-hazard industry.

You will preferably have experience in hazardous operations governed by COMAH regulations, be able to demonstrate a safe working record, comply with systems and procedures, and maintain a calm and effective approach in difficult or reactive situations.

Individuals must be medically fit to undergo Breathing Apparatus and Confined Space training and operations, as well as having full colour vision.

Essential Skills / Knowledge

• Experience and knowledge of Electrical, Control and Instrumentation scheduled maintenance activities.

• Ability to act as the "intelligent client".

• Ability to troubleshoot Electrical, Control and Instrumentation faults efficiently.

• Familiarity with preventative maintenance programmes.

• Experience and knowledge of CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Systems).

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, SLDs, trip schedules, maintenance manuals, etc.

• Ability to develop new ideas and solutions, with an awareness of current and emerging technologies.

• Externally accredited qualification in CompEx or a similar approved qualification, and knowledge of the current amendment of BS7671 regulations.

• Knowledge and experience of reviewing and editing policies, procedures and written instructions relating to critical repairs, overhauls, etc.

• Experience and knowledge of the maintenance and repair of electrical systems, including the inspection of hazardous area equipment (e.g. LV distribution systems, motors, drives, switchgear, small power and emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, variable speed drives, etc.).

• Knowledge of automatic tank gauging systems, BPCS, DCS and associated equipment.

• An understanding of current legislation and statutory requirements relevant to the role, including DSEAR, EAWR and HASAWA, BS EN 61508/61511, ATEX Equipment Directive and BS EN 5839, and the ability to work to ensure full compliance.

Desirable Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of the petroleum supply chain and the working arrangements of a Petroleum Depot.

• Knowledge of a hazardous area process plant environment.

• Ideally hold a basic health and safety qualification, or be able to demonstrate an excellent safety management record.

• City & Guilds 2391-52 Electrical Inspection & Testing.

• Experience in hazardous operations governed by COMAH regulations, with previous exposure to CompEx EX01-EX04.

• Any skills gap training will be provided to the successful candidate.