EC&I Technician

The Role

Work as part of the Teesdock E,C&I team to ensure all site machinery and equipment performs safely and efficiently through planned inspections, effective fault-finding, timely repairs, and proactive maintenance.

The Key Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance

• Complete statutory inspections and reports in line with legislation and site requirements.
• Comply with current Health & Safety regulations, risk assessments, method statements, and site-specific rules.
• Conduct and document electrical isolations per company procedures.
• Maintain awareness of evolving health and safety standards.

Maintenance & Operations

• Inspect, fault-find, maintain and repair ship, rail, wagon, loading and unloading machinery, conveyor systems, and switchgear.
• Use tools such as root cause analysis (RCA) and mean time before failure (MTBF) to analyse problems and implement permanent solutions
• Plan and execute work based on shift reports and inspections.
• Utilise the Permit to Work system; issue permits as authorised.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compile reports using SAP.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate effectively with engineering and production colleagues to minimise downtime.
• Provide feedback on equipment condition and job progress to supervisors and team members.
• Interpret and act upon technical manuals, verbal instructions, and previous reports.

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Respond promptly and independently to equipment issues, using sound judgment under pressure.
• Suggest improvements in equipment performance, safety, tooling, or working practices.

Resource Use

• Use parts and consumables responsibly to reduce waste and cost.
• Ensure tooling and materials are used efficiently and safely.

The Requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Time-served EC&I Technician in a heavy industrial, mining, or processing environment.
• Experience in heavy industry, ports, manufacturing, or similar environments (preferred but not essential)
• Experience with instruments, DCS, SCADA and PLC control systems.
• Level 2 Skills for Life (Numeracy, Literacy, ITQ) or GCSE equivalent/higher.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (Preferably Advanced Apprenticeship and HNC).
• Certification in Risk Assessment and IOSH Working Safely (or willingness to achieve).
• Strong communication skills—verbal and written.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, flexible, and safety-conscious mindset.
• Self-discipline, reliability, and a team-focused approach.
• A willingness to develop and continuously improve performance.