Control Systems Technician

National Grid; Rochester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking a Controls System Technician to ensure the safe operation of the Grain LNG terminal. This role involves maintenance, fault investigation, and efficient management of control systems, essential for the success of UK’s energy infrastructure. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in control systems, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Market supplement of £5,500

Annual performance bonus

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme with company matching up to 12%

Qualifications

• Experience with process control and functional safety.
• Knowledge of safety systems like Emergency Shutdown.
• Post-apprenticeship control systems experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control and safety systems for LNG assets.
• Complete maintenance and fault investigation tasks.
• Supervise contract personnel during projects.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Customer focus

Fault-finding experience

Field control expertise

Instrumentation expertise

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Tools

ICSS

PLCs

SCADA

DCS systems

Job description

About the role

National Grid Grain LNG is a major part of the UK’s energy infrastructure. It is the largest liquefied natural gas terminal in Europe and the eighth largest worldwide, delivering up to 25% of the UK's natural gas.

We are investing in transformative engineering and cutting-edge technology to accelerate the clean energy transition. To achieve this, we need passionate and capable individuals to help solve tomorrow’s big questions and shape a clean, fair, and affordable energy future.

We are currently recruiting for a Controls System Technician onsite at Grain to ensure the safe and reliable operation of Grain LNG’s assets through efficient maintenance of the terminal control and safety systems, including operation, modification, and maintenance activities.

As a Controls System Technician, you will be responsible for the safe and timely completion of duties related to Control System equipment, including maintenance, fault investigation, equipment repair, minor operational project delivery, and assistance with commissioning activities, to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

If you have experience and understanding of process control and functional safety, we would love to hear from you!

The role is based onsite at Grain (Kent). Due to the location, you must be able to drive there and hold a full clean license.

Key Accountabilities

1. Collaborate with Process, Commercial operations, stakeholders, and contractors to maximize efficiency through the annual plan.
2. Identify training needs within your area to ensure competence and flexibility for current and future workloads.
3. Maintain data records to support management and regulatory reporting of KPIs.
4. Keep detailed records of system changes.
5. Ensure safety and process-critical system availability and reliability.
6. Participate in standby and emergency response activities as per the terminal’s EIMS.
7. Supervise contract personnel during projects or maintenance.
8. Perform work independently, including in remote locations within the site.
9. Adhere to safety guidelines, including Golden Rules, and complete necessary documentation such as MoC, NRO, PTW.

About you

We seek individuals who are current or potential experts in their field, with qualities including:

• Innovative thinking and understanding of gas plant and machinery.
• Customer focus and strong interpersonal skills.
• Fault-finding experience.
• Field control and instrumentation expertise.
• Experience with ICSS, PLCs, SCADA, DCS systems.
• Knowledge of safety systems like Emergency Shutdown, HIPPS, Fire & Gas detection.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, EMMUA 191, BS EN 61508, BS EN 61511, UKAS.
• Cybersecurity fundamentals for Industrial Automated Control Systems.
• Post-apprenticeship control systems experience in pharmaceutical or petrochemical environments is advantageous.
• Experience in project development within IACS environment is a bonus.

What you'll get

• A salary between £43,000 and £53,000, depending on capability.
• Market supplement of £5,500 per annum (paid monthly).
• Standby allowance.
• Annual performance bonus.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell holiday days.
• Generous pension scheme with company matching up to 12%.

About us

National Grid Ventures operates a diverse portfolio of energy businesses delivering competitive products and services across the UK and US, including renewable energy transport, interconnectors, and LNG storage. We aim to make energy reliable, clean, and affordable.

More Information

This role closes on 8th May 2025 at 23:59. We encourage early applications as closing dates may vary.

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