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Perform all requested engineering duties to include modifications and re-engineering of plant as required.\nWhat you will be doing:\nInspect & Execute planned/preventative maintenance on Electrical and Instrumentation hardware across the production units.\n\nActively monitor the CMMS (Ultimo) to ensure reactive and schedule jobs are completed and closed out.\n\nEnsure compliance with electrical regulations and safety rules.\n\nPrepare isolations & RAMS in accordance with the site Permit to Work system\n\nSupport, assist and deputise for the Team Leader where necessary.\n\nParticipate in the EI on-call rota and support critical out of hours breakdowns.\n\nSupport the planning of EI scopes for capex projects/improvements and shutdowns.\n\nFollow correct processes e.g management of change and critical spares.\n\nRequirements\nSkills and behaviours you will need to be successful:\nPost apprenticeship experience working as an Electrical/Instrumentation Technician within the Chemical/Oil & Gas Industry.\n\nExperience of maintaining and installing ATEX systems.\n\nCompetent on LV equipment - 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