Energy generation owner and operator requires field engineer and technicians UK wide.
This client owns and operates a global portfolio of power stations across the UK as they develop into one of the leading global producer of sustainable distributed energy.
They require enthusiastic candidates who will be able to support the UK operations business as s Field Support / Service Technicians and Engineers.
The successful candidate will report to the Electrical Engineer and will be responsible to support the Operations team in complex fault diagnosis on Reciprocating Engines, Generators, Electrical distribution systems, Gas Plant and Ancillary equipment used in the 24/7 operations.
You can be required to work such hours as are reasonably necessary for the proper performance of the duties and responsibilities. Full time 40 hours per week with flexibility plus on call rota (one in four).
Responsibilities
- Actively pursue the culture of zero harm, ensuring all relevant internal and statutory health, safety, and environmental standards and procedures are adhered to in line with the corporate Health and Safety policy
- Report hazards, accidents and incidents promptly in line with corporate policies and procedures.
- Take a leading role in complex fault diagnostics on engine electrical / electronic controls & instrumentation, LV and HV Apparatus and balance of plant systems in order to improve power station performance and revenue
- Carry out planned & corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, control and instrumentation equipment to improve reliability/productivity and minimise downtime of generating units
- Follow maintenance & operational procedures to ensure continuous reliability & productivity of the power station
- Help maintain accurate and thorough records of all maintenance work carried out, and all operational issues impacting engine downtime and load;
Requirements
- A significant knowledge of Plant Maintenance, HV / LV Electrical distribution systems and Operations gained in a heavy engineering industry such as Renewable Energy, Power Generation, Petrochemical, Marine Engineering with a electrical / electronic background
- Qualification in an appropriate engineering subject such as a NVQ Level 3 / HNC / HND is preferred but qualifications, skills and suitable experience below this will be taken into account;
- Proven experience of fault finding and repairs on electrical, electronic and control system
- Experience with operational systems, such as SCADA, processes;
- Experience and relevant competence in HV switching, instructions and supervision would be an advantage, but not necessary as training will be given
- Understanding of process control systems, PLC’s etc;
- Team orientated approach along with an ability to work autonomously;
- Experience with fault diagnosis to root cause on gas engines would be an extreme advantage;
- Full driving license.