Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Commissioning Technician

ITS (Midlands) Ltd

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

• Carry out loop checks, instrument calibration, and functional testing of instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level, flow)

• Commission PLCs, SCADA, and DCS systems in coordination with OEMs and automation engineers

• Interpret and work from P&IDs, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules, and logic diagrams

• Assist in the configuration and fault-finding of field instrumentation and control systems

• Ensure instrumentation and control systems meet project specifications and handover criteria

• Collaborate with electrical and mechanical commissioning teams to ensure full system integration

• Maintain detailed commissioning records, punch lists, and redline markups

• Ensure all work is carried out safely, in accordance with site permit systems and LOTO procedures

Requirements

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3+ in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering

• Demonstrable commissioning experience in energy, process, or industrial plant environments

• Strong knowledge of loop checking, calibration procedures, and field instrumentation

• Experience with PLC/DCS/SCADA systems from Siemens, ABB, Allen-Bradley, or similar

• ECS/CSCS card required; COMPEX (Desirable)

• Ability to read and interpret control drawings and P&IDs

• Comfortable working to strict safety and quality procedures in a live plant environment

Desirable

• Previous experience on Energy from Waste, biomass, CHP, or large industrial projects

• Familiarity with ATEX/EX-rated equipment

• Experience supporting pre-commissioning, energisation, and start-up

• 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.