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C&I Commissioning Technician (x2)
Location: Ellesmere Port
Project: 35MW Energy from Waste Facility
Company: ITS Construction (on behalf of a major energy infrastructure client)
Contract Type: Freelance
Day Rate: £325–£400 per day (Dependent on Experience)
About the Project
ITS Construction is supporting the commissioning phase of a major Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Ellesmere Port. Backed by a global energy and industrial group, this high-profile infrastructure scheme is entering an advanced stage and requires hands-on commissioning support for its Control & Instrumentation systems.
Role Overview
We are recruiting for 1–2 experienced C&I Commissioning Technicians to support the delivery, testing, and commissioning of all instrumentation and control systems. This includes calibration, loop checking, fault finding, and supporting plant start-up activities across a complex process environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out loop checks, instrument calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow)
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Commission PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems in coordination with OEMs and automation engineers
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Interpret and work from P&IDs, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and logic diagrams
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Assist in the configuration and fault-finding of field instrumentation and control systems
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Ensure instrumentation and control systems meet project specifications and handover criteria
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Collaborate with electrical and mechanical commissioning teams to ensure full system integration
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Maintain detailed commissioning records, punch lists, and redline markups
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Ensure all work is carried out safely, in accordance with site permit systems and LOTO procedures
Requirements
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Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3+ in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering
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Demonstrable commissioning experience in energy, process, or industrial plant environments
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Strong knowledge of loop checking, calibration procedures, and field instrumentation
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Experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA systems from Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, or similar
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ECS/CSCS card required; COMPEX (Desirable)
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Ability to read and interpret control drawings and P&IDs
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Comfortable working to strict safety and quality procedures in a live plant environment
Desirable
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Previous experience on Energy from Waste, biomass, CHP, or large industrial projects
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Familiarity with ATEX/EX-rated equipment
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Experience supporting pre-commissioning, energisation, and start-up
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Competence in managing snagging, punch lists, and site documentation systems
Why Apply?
Join an experienced commissioning team on one of the UK’s largest EfW builds. These roles offer exposure to cutting-edge process automation and the opportunity to be part of a nationally significant infrastructure delivery