EC&I Maintenance Technician

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

We’re looking for an EC&I Maintenance Technician. Based at our Capenhurst site, you’ll be a member of a multi-disciplined technical engineering team with core electrical and instrumentation skills providing the maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, calibration, inspection and modification of plant and process related equipment in a safe, cost effective and reliable manner.
Successful candidates will be required to achieve and maintain SC clearance. Potential for DV clearance at a later date.
At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Promote and ensure the health and safety of individuals, plant and the environment to maintain high levels of personal safety, plant integrity and environmental compliance.
• Complete scheduled maintenance activities and inspections to procedure and plan. Respond to plant outages and breakdown activities flexibly and in line with company requirements.
• Works within the team, between teams and with contractors to deliver the maintenance programme and to improve performance of existing installations. Also designs, develop, install, commission and qualify new systems and equipment, as necessary.
• Liaise with maintenance contractors and suppliers to ensure the cost-effective provision of services and parts.
• Undertakes the training, coaching, assessment and mentoring of other technicians and apprentices to maintain and upgrade the skills and knowledge base of the maintenance team.
• Produces detailed technical working instructions, risk assessments, job method statements in area of expertise for approval by the engineers.
• Undertakes radiological monitoring of self and equipment to minimise the possible spread of radiological contamination
• Contribute to the development of planned maintenance strategies and methodologies to maximise plant availability
• Working individually or as part of a team in continuous improvement projects and initiatives.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Relevant work experience in an engineering environment.
• Technical knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and systems across various engineering areas to comply with site license
• Sound knowledge and understanding of administrative, health, safety, environmental, security and waste disposal procedures and regulatory requirements
• The capability of understanding electrical, instrumentation, control and mechanical drawings and technical data sheets to aid fault finding
• Competent in calibration and end to end testing of plant instrumentation systems
• Competent and able to demonstrate knowledge of SIL rated systems
• Competent to operate Controlled and Registered workshop Equipment
• Execute condition monitoring / trending on equipment to maintain plant reliability
• Understand, diagnose and repair/calibrate typical process equipment
• The ability to recognise, diagnose and repair plant control problems.

What can you expect from us?

More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.