Biogas Maintenance and Controls Electrician

Astute’s Renewbles Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. Together we are looking to recruit a Maintenance and Controls Electrician to cover a portfolio of assets around the Middlesborough area, along with additional sites across England and Scotland.

The Maintenance and Controls Electrician role comes with a salary up to £50,000, and excellent company benefits to be discussed.

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Electrician role

Reporting to the Lead Commissioning Engineer you will:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Using data and systems to manage site electrical and control systems
• Install, commission, and modify control panels and associated wiring
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Work collaboratively with service team, engineering and operation teams
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns
• Carry out fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance
• Completing all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• 18th edition is desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Maintenance Electrician role would suit someone who is:

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a factory or process-based setting
• Happy to travel to sites UK wide
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Computer literate with excellent problem-solving skills
• CMMS experience would be advantageous
• Application of safety, health and environmental legislation and standards

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance and Controls Electrician role

• Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join an established and expanding business within the renewable energy sector

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