Electrical Technician

Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff.

The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes.

This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026.

Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation.

We are looking for an Electrical Technician to join the Maintenance Team on this brand new facility.

As the Electrical Maintenance Technician, you’ll be responsible for carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance across a variety of critical plant.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

As the Electrical Technician you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work.
• Assisting in plant developments and projects.
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS.
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares.

Professional qualifications:

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised qualification in Electrical engineering at Level 3 (C&G, ONC, NVQ, SVQ) level or higher; other qualifications below this will be considered with extensive experience.
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP’s, RAMS would also be considered.
• Recognised Electrical Maintenance Apprenticeship.

Personal skills:

The Electrical Technician would suit someone with:

• At least three years hands on maintenance experience.
• Familiar with Health & Safety Regulations such as DSEAR, COMPEX, ATEX etc.
• Hands on experience with a range of equipment including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant.
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc.
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training & professional development
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant