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Our Client, Urenco; trusted, long-term supplier to the nuclear industry, specialising in safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services, are looking for an Instrument Technician (Commissioning) on a contract basis (inside IR35), to be based in Capenhurst near Chester. In this contract position, you will be working as part of a multi-disciplined technical engineering team with core electrical, control, and instrumentation skills, providing maintenance, repair, installation, commissioning, calibration, inspection, and modification of plant and process-related equipment in a safe, cost-effective, and reliable manner.

Rate: £42-45 Umbrella (Inside IR35)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health and Safety

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.
Ensure compliance with industry standards such as IEC, IEEE, or ISO.

Instrumentation Tasks

Undertake all aspects of instrumentation plant installation, commissioning, and handover.
Work on process instrumentation and undertake commissioning and calibration of level transmitters (radar/ultrasonic), flowmeters (magflow/vortex/DP), pressure transmitters, temperature transmitters (RTD & thermocouple), pH/conductivity analysers, PID controllers, and gas monitors.

System Understanding

Understand mechanical and process package EC&I interfaces with the plant control system.
Perform loop checking and function checking using hand-held instrumentation where required.

Project Management

Produce scope of work, risk assessments, and method statements.
Plan and schedule work aligned with SAP.
Assist in the implementation of minor/medium/complex projects from conception to handover of a working system.

Team Coordination

Work within the team, between teams, and with subcontractors to deliver the installation programme and improve the performance of existing installations.
Liaise with maintenance contractors and suppliers to ensure the effective provision of services and parts.
Deputize for Lead EC&I Engineer when required.
Provide installation and commissioning support to other installation areas when required.

Job Requirements

Recognised engineering apprenticeship at NVQ Level 3.
Relevant City and Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering and HNC qualification in C&I Engineering.
Relevant work experience of at least 5 years in an engineering environment.
Technical knowledge and understanding of plant equipment and systems.
Competent in calibration and end-to-end testing of plant instrumentation.
Competent to operate Committed and Registered workspaces.
Proficiency with software tools such as SAP.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with specific calibration tools and methods.
Knowledge of additional industry standards and regulations.

Soft Skills

Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

Physical and Working Conditions

Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces.
Willingness to work in various environmental conditions.

Additional Information

At Urenco, we value safety, integrity, and innovation. We offer competitive benefits, including health insurance, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth.

Still curious?
At Urenco, everyone is welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where we all have a voice, and you can feel confident being yourself. ?We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. ?We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. ??

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