Commissioning Technician in Basildon, Essex

Commissioning Technician – EC&I

Location: South East England, Nationwide Candidates encouraged to apply
Contract Length: 5 Months + Likely Extensions
Start Date: ASAP
Rate: Up to £320 per day + £130 daily allowance, dependant on direct expereince and suitability

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Commissioning Technician to join an industrial energy project on an initial 5-month contract, with an immediate start available.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled EC&I professional with experience working within gas plants, energy facilities or similar industrial environments.

The successful candidate will support commissioning activities, ensuring electrical, control and instrumentation systems are operating safely and efficiently in line with project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning activities on electrical, control and instrumentation (EC&I) systems.

• Support the testing, inspection and verification of plant equipment and instrumentation.

• Assist with fault-finding, troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

• Work safely within operational or construction-stage industrial environments.

• Follow site procedures, permit-to-work systems and relevant health and safety requirements.

• Work alongside commissioning engineers and other site personnel to ensure project milestones are achieved.

• Ensure commissioning documentation and test records are completed accurately.

Essential Requirements:

• Valid CompEx certification.

• Strong EC&I background, ideally within industrial energy, oil and gas, or process plant environments.

• Previous experience working within gas plants or similar hazardous industrial environments.

• Good understanding of electrical, control and instrumentation systems.

• Strong awareness of site health and safety procedures.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a commissioning team and hit project deadlines.

• Availability for an ASAP start.

Contract Details:

• Duration: Initial 5-month contract.

• Rate: Up to £320 per day, depending on experience.

• Daily allowance: £130 per day.

• Travel: Mileage at 55p per mile may be available, subject to client approval.

• Mobilisation/demobilisation: Up to half a day's charge for each, subject to the agreed monthly limits.

• Start date: ASAP.

Apply Now

If you hold a valid CompEx certificate and have a strong EC&I background with experience in gas plants or similar industrial environments, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity.