ECI Technician
Job description
This role sits within a fast-growing organisation working at the forefront of green hydrogen and clean energy infrastructure in the UK. The company is focused on helping organisations decarbonise their heat, power, and mobility through the deployment of innovative hydrogen technologies.
As part of a mission-driven and collaborative team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the UK’s transition to a low-carbon energy future.
The Role
We’re looking for a Junior ECI Technician who is eager to learn, grow, and support the safe and reliable operation of a hydrogen production facility in Baglan. This position would suit someone with a strong electrical and instrumentation foundation and some hands-on experience in an industrial or production environment, perhaps from a technician or field engineering background, who wants to develop their skills within the rapidly growing clean energy sector.
No prior hydrogen experience is required. What’s most important is enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll receive structured training, mentoring, and hands-on exposure to develop your skills and build expertise in hydrogen production technologies, working alongside experienced engineers and technicians.
Key Responsibilities
As your confidence grows, you will support activities including:
Assisting with the safe operation and maintenance of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems
Supporting a strong safety-first culture across the facility
Helping maintain and troubleshoot equipment including electrolysers, gas compression, and water treatment systems (training provided)
Supporting hydrogen quality checks to ensure specifications are met
Assisting with instrument calibration and maintenance
Working with engineering colleagues on continuous improvement initiatives
Using lean principles to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
Reviewing KPIs and plant performance data to support decision-making and root cause analysis
Supporting the use of digital monitoring tools and modern plant technologies
Assisting with maintenance shutdowns and Permit-to-Work processes
Collaborating with engineering, operations, and other teams
Occasional travel to London or other company locations
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone with:
A Level 3 technical qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ, or BTEC) in Electrical & Instrumentation or a related discipline
Practical experience in a production, industrial, or field-based environment
Exposure to mechanical and electrical systems
Interest in continuous improvement and lean principles
Experience using KPIs or performance data
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
Understanding of industrial health, safety, and quality practices
Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., CompEx / ATEX)
Based in South Wales with flexibility to travel when required
Desirable (Not Essential)
Experience with PLC or SCADA systems
Familiarity with digital monitoring platforms or Industry 4.0 technologies
Participation in process improvement or optimisation projects