EC&I Technician
Posted 1 week ago by Technical Partners
£40 Per hour
Fixed-Term
Onsite
Plymouth, Devon
Summary: The EC&I Technician role at Langage Power Station in Plymouth involves maintaining and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation assets within a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant. This hands-on position requires collaboration with operations, engineering teams, and contractors to ensure optimal performance and compliance with safety standards. The contract is temporary and fixed-term for two years, with a potential for extension. Local candidates are preferred for this site-based role, which offers 40 hours of work per week plus overtime opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigating plant faults raised through SAP notifications
- Converting notifications into actionable work orders
- Completing scheduled maintenance tasks while adhering to strict health & safety standards
- Ensuring all tools and equipment are compliant and fit for purpose (PUWER, LOLER)
- Coordinating and supervising third-party contractors on site
- Identifying and implementing plant improvement opportunities
- Supporting outage planning and execution
- Responding to plant breakdowns as required
- Providing clear and timely progress updates
- Assisting in the development and mentoring of site apprentices
Key Skills:
- Proven experience within power generation or a similar heavy industrial environment
- Experience working with 400v motors
- Strong background in maintenance and repair of industrial valves and pumps
- Competent IT skills (e.g. MS Office, SAP or similar systems)
- Proactive, flexible approach to work and continuous development
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic operational environment
- Understanding of CCGT plant operations and core components
- Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or formal technical training
- HNC/ONC in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Compex 01-04 (desirable)
Salary (Rate): £40/hour
City: Plymouth
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Energy
Job Title: EC&I Technician
Location: Langage Power Station, Plymouth PL7 5AW
Salary: £40ph LTD/CIS - no digs, local candidates only
Temporary Fixed Term 2 year contract (potential to extend).
Hours: 40 hours per week plus overtime as and when available
Site Based
Start Date: ASAP
Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading organisation within the power generation sector. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a fixed-term contract working on a Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant, supporting the safe and efficient operation of critical plant systems.
This hands-on role focuses on maintaining and improving electrical, control, and instrumentation assets to ensure optimal performance, regulatory compliance, and minimal downtime. You will work closely with operations, engineering teams, and third-party contractors, contributing to both planned and reactive maintenance, as well as continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Production Team Leader, responsibilities will include:
- Investigating plant faults raised through SAP notifications
- Converting notifications into actionable work orders
- Completing scheduled maintenance tasks while adhering to strict health & safety standards
- Ensuring all tools and equipment are compliant and fit for purpose (PUWER, LOLER)
- Coordinating and supervising third-party contractors on site
- Identifying and implementing plant improvement opportunities
- Supporting outage planning and execution
- Responding to plant breakdowns as required
- Providing clear and timely progress updates
- Assisting in the development and mentoring of site apprentices
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Proven experience within power generation or a similar heavy industrial environment
- Experience working with 400v motors
- Strong background in maintenance and repair of industrial valves and pumps
- Competent IT skills (e.g. MS Office, SAP or similar systems)
- Proactive, flexible approach to work and continuous development
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic operational environment
- Understanding of CCGT plant operations and core components
Qualifications
- Completion of a recognised apprenticeship or formal technical training
- HNC/ONC in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Compex 01-04 (desireable)
About the Opportunity
This role sits within a well-established and growing energy organisation operating across the UK and Ireland, with a strong focus on flexible generation and supporting the transition to low-carbon energy. The business offers a dynamic working environment where individuals can contribute directly to operational performance and continuous improvement.