Electrical Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Company: SCINERGY Recruitment Limited
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Location: Tilbury
Job Description:

Electrical Control & Instrumentation Engineer – New Build EFW Power Station

Excellent salary + 14% Bonus + Pension + Overtime

Tilbury, Essex

SCINERGY Recruitment are currently recruiting for an E,C&I Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Tilbury, Essex.

The Role

  • Leading the EC&I maintenance function and supervising Electrical and C&I Technicians and apprentices
  • Planning and coordinating maintenance across HV, LV, DCS, instrumentation and CEMS equipment
  • Diagnosing electrical, control and instrumentation faults and ensuring they are resolved safely and efficiently
  • Managing EC&I activities during planned outages, unplanned shutdowns and plant breakdowns
  • Ensuring the Computerised Maintenance Management System is fully utilised and records remain accurate
  • Managing the EC&I workshop, statutory inspections, maintenance documentation, spares and contractors
  • Delivering plant modifications in line with the site Engineering Change procedure
  • Controlling safe systems of work, including permits, isolations and safety documentation across LV and HV systems
  • Working with the Engineering Manager, other disciplines and Operations to maximise plant availability and reliability
  • Monitoring budgets, performance targets and maintenance priorities while driving continual improvement

About You

  • Experience as an EC&I Engineer, Electrical Engineer, C&I Engineer, E&I Engineer or similar within a process or power generation environment
  • Experience within Energy from Waste, biomass, CCGT, CHP, coal, petrochemical, refinery, chemical or another heavy process plant
  • A relevant engineering qualification such as ONC, HNC or equivalent in electrical/electronic engineering or similar
  • Strong knowledge of electrical, control and instrumentation maintenance, fault-finding and preventative maintenance systems
  • Experience maintaining Distributed Control Systems, with knowledge of Siemens, Valmet or similar systems being advantageous
  • Appropriate HV and LV experience, with the ability to hold or work towards a Senior Authorised Person appointment
  • Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System and coordinating planned maintenance and outage activities
  • Strong knowledge of permit-to-work systems, plant isolations and health, safety and environmental requirements
  • Leadership experience supervising technicians and contractors to deliver agreed maintenance and performance targets
  • Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, with the flexibility to respond to breakdowns outside normal working hours when required

What’s on Offer

  • Excellent basic salary + a location allowance
  • Performance-related bonus of up to 14%
  • Company pension scheme
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Industry-leading training with the site commissioning team
  • Opportunity to join a brand-new EFW power station
  • Key engineering role supporting the plant through commissioning and into full operation
  • Opportunity to shape EC&I maintenance systems and standards at a new facility
  • Long-term career opportunity within the Energy from Waste sector

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Posted: October 14th, 2026