Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) TechnicianLocation: Glasgow, G72 7HN
Salary: £39,700 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Start/Finish Times: Flexible

Pertemps is recruiting for an Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to join a maintenance team based in Glasgow.

This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced electrical and instrumentation professional with a background in maintenance, ideally within a chemically related process plant environment.
The Electrical & Instrumentation Technician will support the day-to-day maintenance and safe operation of electrical and instrumentation equipment across the site.

Key responsibilities will include:

Working closely with the Branch Manager and Maintenance Technician to complete assigned work orders efficiently and within required timescales.
Inspecting, troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing electrical and instrumentation faults and defects.
Carrying out routine maintenance and testing of instrumentation equipment, including pressure and temperature gauges, flow meters, level indicators and control valves.
Completing electrical installation, testing and inspections with a focus on safety, reliability and operational continuity.
Maintaining electrical motors, lighting, fire systems and other critical electrical plant equipment.
Overseeing electrical contractual work.
Installing newly purchased equipment, including wiring, mounting, programming and testing.
Maintaining records and documentation for electrical and instrumentation equipment, including installation dates, repairs, maintenance and safety inspections.
Working within a safe system of work, including contractor control and Permit to Work processes.
Supporting engineering projects at the Glasgow site, including providing technical support where required.
Maintaining and servicing cryogenic equipment.
Maintaining and changing actuator valves on vessels and filling equipment.
Servicing and maintaining gas cylinder filling equipment.
Supporting other operational sites where required.

The successful candidate will also contribute to improving site operations by:

Maximising productivity within the maintenance function.
Supporting the resolution of plant problems.
Initiating and carrying out improvement projects.
Reducing gas losses, raw material usage and energy consumption.
Actively supporting site improvement projects.
Following 5S principles to maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

Skills & Qualifications

A time-served apprenticeship with a City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or ONC qualification in Electrical, preferably with an instrumentation discipline.
Electrical Installations EAL qualification – BS7671:2018 (2022) 603/3298/0.
COMPEX qualification in Hazardous Area Installations is desirable but not essential.
At least 2 years’ maintenance experience within a chemically related process plant.
Good keyboard and computer skills.
Strong electrical and instrumentation knowledge.
Good fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
A reliable, safety-focused and professional approach.
The ability to work effectively with colleagues, contractors and suppliers.
A commitment to working with integrity and contributing to an inclusive workplace.

Working RelationshipsThe role will involve working closely with:

Branch Manager and Maintenance Team
Working Shift Supervisors
Engineering
Process Safety
Contractors
Suppliers

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