Job Title: Instrument Technician

Location: Lynemouth Power Station

Salary: £37,384.20-£41,538 per annum plus £8,083 per annum continental day shift allowance = £45,467.20 per annum starting, rising to £49,621 per annum after 13 week probation period.

Hours:12-hour full continental day shift pattern which working 8am-8pm. 

Shift pattern: 2-off, 2-in, 3-off, 2-in, 2-off, 5-in, 2-off, 3-in, 2off, 2in, 3 off rotating

Contract / Permanent: Permanent

Site Based / Office / Remote: Site - Lynemouth Power Station

Start Date: ASAP

Job Overview:

Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey into the future of Control & Instrumentation?

Lynemouth Power Station is on the lookout for dynamic individuals to join our Maintenance Department as instrument technicians, contributing to a future filled with innovation and growth.

As a key member of our onsite multi-disciplined Maintenance teams, you will play a pivotal role in the maintenance and repair of all plant and equipment, shaping the landscape of electrical generation and fuel handling activities.

Reporting to the C&I Maintenance Engineer, your responsibilities will involve performing planned and reactive maintenance on a diverse range of electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Performing planned and reactive maintenance on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Mastering the art of fault finding and rectifying issues on DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Executing planned preventative maintenance schedules (PPMs) with precision.
• Adhering to site safety rules and championing safe systems of work (SSOW).
• Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental standards.
• Assisting with outage activities to guarantee seamless EC&I work completion.
• Delivering accurate maintenance reporting through our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Developing and implementing engineering procedures, risk assessments, and guidance documents.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise:

• Background in a fast-paced heavy process environment.
• Proficiency in fault finding and problem-solving on DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings/documents.
• Experience with Motors, Switchgear Cubicles (MCCs), control panels, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), and instrumentation calibration.
• Capability to fault-find and repair electrical, control, and instrumentation assets.
• Knowledge of safe systems of work, including permit to work, method statements, and risk assessments.

Behaviours:

• Engage and influence team members at all levels within the organization.
• Self-motivated with a passion for thriving in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong IT skills, excellent teamwork, and effective communication skills (verbal & written).

Qualifications:

• Time served EITB or NVQ apprenticeship (or equivalent) in Electrical or Control or Instrumentation discipline (essential).
• IOSH (desirable).
• Engineering HNC (desirable).
• Comp Ex qualification or a willingness to complete the specific training (desirable).

Salary expectations and benefits for this role form part of the Company's Collective Agreement as follows:

• Starting salary will initially be 90% (lower rate) £37,384.20 pa until probation assessment has been passed, normally 13-week period.  At which point salary will increase to £41,538 pa plus day shift allowance of £8083pa = £49,621 per annum 
• 300 hours holiday - generous time off available if working hours around continental shift patterns
• Company Pension Scheme  
• Cash Health Plan 
• Safety and Production Bonus per annum  
• 12 hour day shifts
• Eligible for overtime / call-out payments when worked 
• Access to EP Benefits & Wellbeing Hub
• Car benefit Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme (after qualifying period)
• Free onsite car parking

Join us on this exciting journey towards a future where your skills and passion will make a significant impact!

Apply now to be considered for Lynemouth Power Station's innovative and dynamic team.

If this role could be for you, click apply and a member of our team will be in touch.

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