Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician

Base Location: Keadby Power Station, Scunthorpe

Salary: SS06 £45,452 - £54,311 depending on skills and experience + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time

The role

As an Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician at Keadby Power Station, you'll be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering planned and corrective maintenance to keep our assets reliable and available, whilst putting health and safety at the heart of everything you do.

Some of your other main accountabilities will include;

• Carrying out required maintenance on electrical, control and instrumentation systems to help keep plant and equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently.
• Supporting discipline related projects by contributing to the specification, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of new or upgraded equipment.
• Managing and coordinating contractors on site, ensuring work is delivered safely and in line with technical and operational requirements.
• Obtaining and maintaining site competencies relating to safe systems of work, including, but not limited to Authorised Person, Work Controller and Work Sponsor.
• Maintaining accurate technical records, calibration and test information, drawings and maintenance documentation, helping to identify opportunities for continuous improvements.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• A minimum NVQ level 3 in EC&I (Electrical, Control and Instrumentation) or equivalent.
• Practical experience maintaining EC&I equipment within an operational industrial, generation or similarly safety-critical environment.
• Experience controlling EC&I isolations, issuing or managing permits and ensuring safe access to plant and equipment.
• A strong commitment to safety, with the confidence to assess risk, challenge unsafe practice and make sound technical decisions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and technical specialists.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on pamela.hendry@sse.com to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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