EC&I Technician – Industrial Process Plant

Company: MAC Recruit Group Ltd
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Location: Fife
Job Description:

EC&I Technician – Industrial Process Plant

Overview

A large-scale industrial process plant is seeking an experienced Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician to support the safe and reliable operation of the plant.

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the EC&I Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, instrumentation and control systems that support critical plant operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Installation

  • Install, inspect, calibrate and repair instrumentation, analysers and control systems
  • Maintain electrical equipment including motors, generators, turbine control systems and auxiliary equipment
  • Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities across the plant

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot faults within PLC and DCS control systems
  • Identify electrical, instrumentation and control faults and implement effective repairs
  • Support plant reliability through timely response to breakdowns and system issues

Technical Work

  • Interpret schematics, technical drawings and OEM manuals
  • Plan and execute maintenance work in line with plant procedures
  • Ensure equipment operates efficiently and within operational parameters

Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate maintenance records and technical documentation
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with site HSE procedures
  • Support continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives

Qualifications

  • Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship in Electrical, Instrumentation or similar discipline
  • IOSH Managing Safely or similar safety qualification preferred
  • HNC/HND in Engineering desirable
  • Technical training in instrumentation, automation or control systems advantageous

Experience

  • Approximately 5 years’ experience as an EC&I or Instrumentation Technician
  • Experience working in industrial, power generation or process plant environments
  • Strong knowledge of transmitters, control valves, analysers and calibration processes
  • Experience working with PLC and DCS control systems
  • Good understanding of safe plant operations and HSE requirements

Posted: March 27th, 2026