E&I Technician

📍 Location: Essex
💰 Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
📆 Job Type: Permanent

📅 Date: March 2025

Are you an experienced E&I Technician looking for a challenging and rewarding role in the petrochemical industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where safety, precision, and problem-solving are key? If so, this role could be perfect for you!

The company

One of the UK's largest independent bulk liquid storage providers, playing a vital role in supporting industries such as petrochemicals, renewable energy, and manufacturing by ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable storage solutions.

Their mission is to deliver excellence in terminal operations, focusing on safety, sustainability, and innovation. As part of our team, you'll be working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where your skills will directly contribute to the success of major industries across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

As an E&I Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the electrical and instrumentation systems that keep our terminal running safely and efficiently. Your day-to-day work will include:

🔧 Routine & reactive maintenance - MCC inspections, hazardous area checks, motor testing, RCD testing, and lightning protection checks.
⚡ Fault finding & troubleshooting - Diagnosing MCC faults, motor issues, earth faults, and electrical failures.
🔍 Ensuring compliance & safety - Performing electrical isolations, reviewing risk assessments, and supervising contractors.
🛠 Project support - Assisting with terminal upgrades and process improvements.
🚨 On-call support - Being part of our emergency response team.

What We're Looking For

✔ BTEC/NVQ or Apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering
✔ COMPEX 01-04 Certification
✔ BS7671 (Latest Edition) Qualified
✔ 5+ years' experience in the Petrochemical or Chemical industry
✔ Safety Instrumented System awareness
✔ Additional certifications (IPAF 3A & 3B, PASMA, Asbestos Awareness, Working at Heights, HV Awareness) are a plus!

What's On Offer

✅ Competitive salary & benefits package
✅ The opportunity to work with a leading UK terminal operator
✅ Training & development opportunities to advance your career
✅ A dynamic, safety-first work environment