Job Description

EC&I Engineer

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Here's what you'll be doing

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Location: Lockerbie, Scotland

Salary:

63,273- 76,669 + Allowances.

At E.ON Energy Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) UK, we are leading the way in the UK's energy transition, playing a pivotal role in achieving net zero. We specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable energy infrastructure, including heat networks that provide efficient, low-carbon heating solutions to communities and businesses. With our projects, we are reducing carbon footprints and driving forward the shift to cleaner energy. Join us and be part of a team that's not just imagining a greener future but actively building it.


We're looking for an

EC&I Engineer

to join our operations team at

Steven's Croft Biomass Power Station

, a 48MW facility located in Lockerbie, Scotland. This is an incredibly rare chance to join our high performing, safety-focused, performance-driven team. In the role, you'll help keep our plant running safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards

Key responsibilities

Provide electrical and control system support and expertise to the site team. Carry out key Safety Rule roles of Authorised Person, Selected Person, Competent Person and Nominated Supervisor. Take ownership for the safe, compliant and commercially optimised operation and maintenance of all site electrical assets. Liaise with contractors, suppliers and internal asset management colleagues to ensure a robust maintenance management programme. Develop, adopt and implement best electrical engineering and maintenance practices for you and your team. Develop and own personal development and training plans for you and your team. Ensure the plant is maintained in a safe, compliant and efficient manner to World Class standards. Provide technical guidance, direction, leadership and co-ordination to the site team. Promote trust and good working relationships within the site team and wider stakeholders. Coach and mentor individuals to support personal and team objectives. Understand the commercial aspects of plant operation. Identify plant improvements and implement using the Plant Modification Procedure. Undertake all mandatory company training and ensure that all Compliance and Governance requirements are maintained at all times. Ensure effective communications with all stakeholders. Manage specific budgets for areas under your control. Provide technical support to site out with normal working hours.

What we need from you

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A relevant technical qualification (such as an HNC) or equivalent with proven practical experience. A relevant safety qualification such as IOSH or equivalent. A thorough understanding of HV and LV electrical systems, variable speed drives, DCS, transformers, generators and protection systems, industrial networks and automation components. Experience of contract management, budgetary and procurement processes. Project management skills. Experience liaising effectively with contractors, suppliers and internal engineering or asset management teams. Good understanding of planned and preventative maintenance strategies and continuous improvement. Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to colleagues, including coaching or mentoring where required.

It would be great if you had

NEBOSH Degree qualified with potential to achieve professional status (e.g MIET). Instrumentation skills and experience. A thorough understanding of electrical legislation and regulations (e.g. BS7671, IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations). CompEx Responsible Persons (Ex14)

Here's what you need to know

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Award-Winning Workplace

- We're proud to be named a

Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025

and the

Best Place to Work for 16-34-year-olds

.

Outstanding Benefits

- Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.

Flexible & Family-Friendly

- Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at the

Personnel Today Awards 2024

. We're open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.

Inclusive & Diverse

- We're the only energy company in the

Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers

. We're also proud winners of

Best Employer for Women

and

Human Company of the Year

--recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.

Support at Every Stage of Life

- We're

Fertility Friendly

and

Menopause Friendly

accredited, with inclusive support for everyone.

Accessible & Supportive

- As a

Disability Confident Employer

, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and will make any adjustments needed during the process.

Invested in Your Growth

- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we'll support your growth every step of the way.

At a glance

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Reference no.: 242256Closing date: 09/02/2026 Salary: 63,273- 76,669 + Allowances.

Get in touch

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If you have any questions please contact the Recruiter, melissa.newell@eonenergy.com. Please note, CV's emailed directly will not be considered.

About us

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E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user-friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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Inclusion

It is important to us that people with disabilities have access to a fair application process, providing them with an opportunity to shine. Therefore, our representative body for severely disabled people will be included in the process from an early stage. Please let us know via the application form if you require technical or organisational adjustments during the application process. We will strive to make the required aids available.



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