About the job
Are you an experienced controls, instrumentation, or EC&I technician ready to embark on your next challenge? Biffa is excited to present this new career opportunity that allows you to thrive in a dynamic and demanding environment, leveraging your extensive technical expertise.
Join us in making a significant impact as a Senior Controls Technician.
This role is based in the North of the UK, requiring nationwide travel.
Role Overview:
In your capacity as a Senior Controls Technician, you will independently install, repair, troubleshoot, and optimize process control systems across various processing facilities. Your responsibilities will include interrogating PLC, SCADA, and distributed control platforms, leading complex fault-finding missions, and ensuring secure system backups along with remote access arrangements. This position involves regular travel across the country and participation in an on-call rota.
This role stands at the pinnacle of technical expertise within the organization, equivalent in grade to our engineering managers while keeping you directly engaged with hands-on work.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Execute advanced fault-finding across PLC, SCADA, and DCS systems.
- Assume ownership of control systems, including backup management, version control, and remote access.
- Lead and mentor site engineers to enhance reliability and maintenance standards.
- Conduct expert break-fix and preventive maintenance activities.
- Drive cost efficiency through intelligent parts sourcing and system optimization.
- Maintain and update technical documentation, SOPs, and change controls.
- Adhere to high safety standards while supporting a national on-call rota.