EC&I Technician

Job Title: EC&I Technician

Location: Rochester, Kent

Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive Plan, 25 Holidays

Role Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced EC&I Technician to join the team at a power station in Rochester, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) maintenance activities at the station, including planning, contracting, and hands-on execution of maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and safety.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Protection Act.
• Prepare and manage contracts in support of station operations.
• Act as Competent Person or Authorised Person under Safety Rules, ensuring safety from the system.
• Deliver service and maintenance best practices.
• Supervise contractors and personnel during plant overhauls.
• Apply a proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving.
• Support and deliver Process Safety KPIs.
• Contribute to business and station objectives.
• Assist in budget and cost management.
• Undertake procurement activities, including technical specification development.
• Participate in major and interim inspections and overhauls, managing contracts and contractors.
• Perform hands-on maintenance on EC&I equipment and systems.
• Maintain effective interfaces with suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, including producing written reports.

Desired Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in CCGT plant maintenance or large-scale process industry.
• HNC qualification
• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Strong team working skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management.
• Understanding of safe working principles and relevant legislation.
• Results-driven with a desire to develop professionally.
• Self-motivated and flexible.
• Ability to support mechanical disciplines with planning and diagnostics.

Personal Attributes

• Results-focused and eager to develop skills.
• Clear and concise communicator, both verbally and in writing.
• Supportive of cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Well-organised with strong time management skills.