EC&I Engineer

Location: Lockerbie, Scotland

Salary:  £63,273- £76,669 + Allowances.

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that’s not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.

We're looking for an EC&I Engineer to join our operations team at Steven’s Croft Biomass Power Station, a 48MW facility located in Lockerbie, Scotland. This is an incredibly rare chance to join our high performing, safety-focused, performance-driven team. In the role, you’ll help keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards

Key responsibilities

• Provide electrical and control system support and expertise to the site team.
• Carry out key Safety Rule roles of Authorised Person, Selected Person, Competent Person and Nominated Supervisor.
• Take ownership for the safe, compliant and commercially optimised operation and maintenance of all site electrical assets.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal asset management colleagues to ensure a robust maintenance management programme.
• Develop, adopt and implement best electrical engineering and maintenance practices for you and your team.
• Develop and own personal development and training plans for you and your team.

• Ensure the plant is maintained in a safe, compliant and efficient manner to World Class standards.
• Provide technical guidance, direction, leadership and co-ordination to the site team.
• Promote trust and good working relationships within the site team and wider stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor individuals to support personal and team objectives.
• Understand the commercial aspects of plant operation.
• Identify plant improvements and implement using the Plant Modification Procedure.
• Undertake all mandatory company training and ensure that all Compliance and Governance requirements are maintained at all times.
• Ensure effective communications with all stakeholders.
• Manage specific budgets for areas under your control.
• Provide technical support to site out with normal working hours.

• A relevant technical qualification (such as an HNC) or equivalent with proven practical experience.
• A relevant safety qualification such as IOSH or equivalent.
• A thorough understanding of HV and LV electrical systems, variable speed drives, DCS, transformers, generators and protection systems, industrial networks and automation components.
• Experience of contract management, budgetary and procurement processes.
• Project management skills.
• Experience liaising effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal engineering or asset management teams.
• Good understanding of planned and preventative maintenance strategies and continuous improvement.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to colleagues, including coaching or mentoring where required.

It would be great if you had

• NEBOSH
• Degree qualified with potential to achieve professional status (e.g MIET).
• Instrumentation skills and experience.
• A thorough understanding of electrical legislation and regulations (e.g. BS7671, IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations).
• CompEx Responsible Persons (Ex14)