EC&I Technician

Rullion; Rochester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking an experienced EC&I Technician for a permanent role at Damhead Creek Power Station. The ideal candidate will have experience in CCGT plant maintenance and hold an HNC qualification. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, supervising contractors, and performing maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems. Competitive salary and benefits including pension, PMI, and 25 holidays are offered. Join us to contribute to the future of energy generation.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical

Incentive plan

25 Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale process industry.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable).
• Understanding of safe working principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and safety.
• Supervise contractors during plant overhauls.
• Deliver service and maintenance best practices.
• Perform hands-on maintenance on EC&I equipment and systems.

Skills

Experience in CCGT plant maintenance

Team-working skills

Knowledge of budgets and contract management

Computer literacy

Self-motivated and flexible

Education

HNC qualification

Job description

Job Title: EC&I Technician
Location: Damhead Creek Power Station, Hoo, Rochester
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45000-£50000
Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays

About VPI

VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition.

We bring together expertise in trading, operations and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them.

Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage and carbon capture projects.

Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power generation to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses.

The Role

Are you an experienced EC&I Technician ready to make a tangible impact at a major UK energy generation site? Join VPI as we continue to evolve and support our Electrical, Control & Instrumentation systems across the fleet.

We're looking for an EC&I Technician with strong technical skills and experience in CCGT or large-scale process industries. This is a key role within our engineering function, supporting critical infrastructure and contributing to strategic projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and safety.
• Comply with statutory requirements, including Health & Safety at Work Act and Environmental Protection Act.
• Prepare and manage contracts in support of station operations.
• Act as Competent Person or Authorised Person under Safety Rules, ensuring safety from the system.
• Deliver service and maintenance best practices.
• Supervise contractors and personnel during plant overhauls.
• Apply a proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving.
• Support and deliver Process Safety KPIs.
• Contribute to business and station objectives.
• Assist in budget and cost management.
• Undertake procurement activities, including technical specification development.
• Participate in major and interim inspections and overhauls, managing contracts and contractors.
• Perform hands‑on maintenance on EC&I equipment and systems.
• Maintain effective interfaces with suppliers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, including producing written reports.

What we're looking for

• Experience in CCGT plant maintenance or large-scale process industry.
• HNC qualification
• Computer literacy.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable).
• Strong team‑working skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management.
• Understanding of safe working principles and relevant legislation.
• Results‑driven with a desire to develop professionally.
• Self‑motivated and flexible.
• Ability to support mechanical disciplines with planning and diagnostics.

Why Join VPI?

Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways.

VPI offers competitive salary, pension scheme, PMI (private medical insurance), long‑term incentive plan and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and forward‑thinking organisation, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and help shape the future of power generation.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.