EC&I Technician

Job Title: EC&I Technician

Location: Langage Power Station, Plymouth PL7 5AW

Salary: up to £48,000 plus 10% flexitime bonus on top

Temporary Fixed Term 2 year contract (potential to extend)

Site Based

Start Date: ASAP

Technical Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced EC&I Technician to join a leading organization 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.

Benefits

• Basic salary; up to £48,000 plus flexibility allowance 10% of base salary to cover overtime
• Bonus scheme: up to 10% of base salary
• Single cover Private Medical Insurance with AXA
• Single cover PMI with AXA
• 5% matched pension, after 2 years' service this is double matched.

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 (e.g. City & Guilds Parts I, II & III or equivalent)
• HNC/ONC in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)

About the Opportunity

This role sits within a well established and growing energy organization 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.