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Controls and Instrumentation Engineer - Energy from Waste
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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy generation company to recruit a Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to be based at their Energy from Waste site in Worchester.
The Controls and Instrumentation role comes with a salary of up to £63,000 + benefits.
If you’re a HNC qualified C&I Engineer who has worked on heavy industrial plant, ideally with experience on CEMS and DCS equipment, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the C&I Engineer role
Reporting To The Maintenance Manager You Will
- Ensure all control and instrumentation systems are correctly operated, maintained, tested, and calibrated in line with statutory and site requirements.
- Lead and develop a team of C&I Technicians, providing technical direction, performance management, and ongoing training.
- Maintain and optimise the site’s Distributed Control System (DCS) and Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), ensuring compliance with environmental and operational standards.
- Plan, manage, and oversee maintenance and calibration contracts for specialist systems including DCS, CEMS, water treatment, and security systems.
- Support audits, compliance activities, and procurement processes in collaboration with the Maintenance Manager.
- Develop and implement obsolescence and cyber security strategies for control and instrumentation systems.
- Provide fault diagnosis, emergency support, and cross-discipline technical assistance to maintain plant reliability and performance.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Minimum HNC (Higher National Certificate) or higher in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical, or a related engineering discipline.
- At least five years’ post-qualification experience in a C&I role within a power generation, process, or heavy industrial environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of DCS and CEMS systems, with proven hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated experience managing teams and external maintenance contractors.
- Solid understanding of process control systems, safety standards, and compliance frameworks.
Personal skills
The Controls and Instrumentation Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Analytical and disciplined, with a structured approach to problem-solving and fault investigation.
- Confident leader and communicator, able to mentor technical staff and collaborate effectively with other engineering functions.
- Proactive and independent, with a commitment to reliability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
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Salary and benefits of the C&I Engineer role
- Starting salary of £45,000 – £63,000
- Benefits package
- Opportunity to work for a leading energy company
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Controls and Instrumentation Engineer - Energy from Waste opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to rwinter@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 23 9228 8212 to speak to Ruth Winter who can tell you more. You can also connect with Ruth on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.
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