Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician - #1781517

The Heartlands facility, situated in Birmingham, UK, is a 100 MW simple-cycle natural gas-fired power station powered by two Rolls-Royce Industrial Trent 50 gas turbines. It features GE Fanuc Cimplicity and Woodward Netcon 5000 control systems.

The Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician will provide equal support to Whitetower Derby, located in Derby, UK. Whitetower Derby is a 58 MW simple-cycle natural gas-fired power station equipped with a Rolls-Royce Industrial Trent 60 gas turbine and the same GE Fanuc Cimplicity and Woodward Netcon 5000 control systems.

Opportunity Summary

The EC&I Technician's core responsibilities involve diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in both instrument and control systems as well as electric and electrical systems, including various critical components such as PLCs, transformers, and high-voltage distribution systems. The role requires identifying root causes of equipment failures, updating wiring schematics, utilising electrical test equipment, and documenting maintenance activities according to CMMS procedures. Additionally, the position includes coordinating maintenance activities, managing safety procedures, and actively participating in the Safety Committee to ensure optimal equipment performance and reliability.

This role primarily encompasses the Whitetower Energy Ltd. locations at Heartlands, in Birmingham, and Whitetower Derby, located within Rolls-Royce Aerospace, with the EC&I Technician providing equal support to both sites. Additionally, the Technician may be required to assist at other locations across the Northern and Southern regions, including Middlesbrough, Dewsbury, Peterborough, Croydon, and Exeter, as needed.

Primary Functions

Perform EC&I work as required including, but not limited to, the following:

• Diagnose, calibrate, and repair malfunctions in instrument and control systems, including transmitters, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), plant or distributed control systems (DCS), instrument loops, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, and level probes.
• Diagnose and repair malfunctions in electric and electrical systems, including transformers, relays, switches, generator monitoring and control systems, medium and high-voltage distribution systems, and monitoring devices.
• Identify the root causes of equipment failures and resolve related problems.
• Analyse and interpret signals from log files to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Properly utilise electrical test equipment and other related tools.
• Update wiring schematics and prints as necessary.
• Report and document all maintenance activities according to CMMS procedures.
• Assist plant management in coordinating maintenance activities, including collaboration with third-party contractors.
• Communicate any issues or concerns observed at the facility while working.
• Manage and implement corporate safety procedures at the local level.
• Actively participate in the Safety Committee.
  
  
  

NAES Safe

Safety is a core value at NAES, and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain mentally alert and work safely at all times. Employees must adhere to all safety warnings and posted signs whilst on company property, as well as follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in fulfilling these responsibilities forms an integral part of each employee’s performance evaluation.

Working Relationships

The EC&I Technician reports to the Field Manager and works in cooperation with other plant personnel (in particular the Field Planner Coordinator) on matters pertaining to the daily operation of the plant. Responds to direction from the General Manager in the absence of the Field Manager/Field Planning Coordinator.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 15 kg.

The power station environment may involve entering confined spaces, crawling through narrow areas, and handling hazardous materials, with exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and noise. Work may include high heat near equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties may require the use of protective equipment, which may include hard hats, safety glasses and eye protection, air masks/respirators, ear protection, chemical suits, flame-resistant clothing (FRC), hot gloves, high-voltage protective gear, and fall protection. Fit testing for respirators may be required. Strict no-smoking policies apply in and around the facility.

Travel

The role occasionally provides assistance at other sites in the Northern and Southern regions if requested, including Middlesborough, Dewsbury, Peterborough, Croydon, and Exeter.

Fitness for Duty

All employees will be required to participate in the Fitness for Duty Programme. This includes a post-offer medical examination, drug screening, and ongoing random drug testing during employment. There are strict no-smoking policies in and around the facility.

Work Schedule

This position entails a regular work schedule of Monday to Friday during regular day shift hours, totalling 37 hours per week: 0800 – 1600 from Monday to Thursday, and 0800 – 1530 on Friday. Position may at times also require extended working hours and varied shifts with weekend and holiday work, as required by schedules, workload, and plant conditions. "On call" status may be required.

Compensation

This position offers an annual base salary ranging from £51,000 to £57,000 and includes eligibility for an annual performance bonus.

Job Qualifications

• Ideally, a time-served C&I apprenticeship or qualifications such as BTEC, NVQ, ONC, or HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience working with control and instrumentation equipment, ideally in power generation.
• Experience with Open Cycle (OCGT) or Closed Cycle (CCGT) gas turbine technology is desirable.
• Preferred experience in troubleshooting, calibrating, and programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS).
• Experience with control systems such as Woodward, GE Fanuc, and Siemens are desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in electric and electrical systems, including transformers, relays, switches, generator monitoring and control systems, and medium and high-voltage distribution systems, along with strong technical knowledge of monitoring devices and electrical safety standards.
• Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively and in a timely manner.
• Previous experience using CMMS systems for work planning is desirable.
• Ability to work from industrial drawings.
• Previous working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations is desirable.
• Practical experience with industry safety rules or lockout systems is beneficial.
• Experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be highly organised and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted United Kingdom driving licence, and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.
  
  
  

The Role Includes:

• Private Health Care
• Company Pension scheme
• Bonus potential
• Holiday entitlement
• Sick pay
  
  
  

Job type – Full time, permanent

Note: You will be asked to provide right to work documents should you be selected for an interview.

The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.

About NAES

NAES Corporation is a leading provider of operations, maintenance, and engineering services for energy facilities. We have built a reputation as a reliable partner for clients internationally, including those in the UK, Canada, Mexico, and the United States, offering services across the power generation, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors. Our growing family of companies allows us to address the entire life cycle of power generation and other industrial plants.

NAES is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select individuals based on merit and competence, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other basis of discrimination.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Safety Policies and Procedures: Intermediate

IC&E - Electric, Instrument &Cnrls: Intermediate

Electrical Engineering: Some Knowledge

Electrical Controls: Intermediate

Electrical Systems: Intermediate

Voltages up to 4160 Volts: Intermediate

DCS - Distributed Control System: Intermediate

Equipment Repair: Intermediate

Root Cause Analysis: Intermediate

Troubleshooting: Intermediate

CMMS: Intermediate

Piping&Instrumentation Schematics-Read&Interp: Intermediate

Piping & Instrumentation Design (P&ID): Intermediate

Verbal and Written Communications: Advanced

Behaviours

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject

Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Instrumentation & Control Technology or related field

Experience

Preferred

Ideally, a time-served C&I apprenticeship or qualifications such as BTEC, NVQ, ONC, or HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.

Previous experience working with control and instrumentation equipment, ideally in power generation.

Experience with Open Cycle (OCGT) or Closed Cycle (CCGT) gas turbine technology is desirable.

Preferred experience in troubleshooting, calibrating, and programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCS).

Experience with control systems such as Woodward, GE Fanuc, and Siemens are desirable but not essential.

Proven experience in diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in electric and electrical systems, including transformers, relays, switches, generator monitoring and control systems, and medium and high-voltage distribution systems, along with strong technical knowledge of monitoring devices and electrical safety standards.

Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively and in a timely manner.

Previous experience using CMMS systems for work planning is desirable.

Ability to work from industrial drawings.

Previous working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and regulations is desirable.

Practical experience with industry safety rules or lockout systems is beneficial.

Experience and proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Must be highly organised and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.

Must possess a valid and unrestricted United Kingdom driving licence, and ensure it remains in good standing at all times.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License