Electrical Plant Technician

Air Products; South Alloa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an Electrical Plant Technician for its operations team in South Alloa, Scotland. This leadership role encompasses overseeing the safe and efficient operation of the production plant along with its satellite locations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 electrical engineering qualification, strong hands-on experience in plant operations, and a valid UK driving license. The role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently under pressure. Join us in driving towards a cleaner future with safe hydrogen solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with process plant operations and maintenance.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site company representative for stakeholders.
• Support and mentor apprentices and supervisors.
• Work with the OSC for reliable plant operation.
• Operate the plant during non-OSC control times.
• Meet production needs through effective equipment operation.
• Resolve process-related issues at main and satellite sites.
• Take responsibility for safety, health, quality, and compliance.
• Plan and execute routine maintenance using SAP.
• Manage site spare parts and equipment stock.
• Provide emergency support for plant and satellite issues.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Confident communicator with customer-facing experience

Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven

Ability to work independently across production and satellite sites

Comfortable working under pressure

Extensive knowledge of industrial process plants and equipment

Strong cross-functional communication skills

IT literate, experience using SAP and Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Electrical Plant Technician

We are currently seeking an Electrical Plant Technician to join our Operations team at one of our UK Production Facilities in Alloa. This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the safe, legal, reliable, and efficient operation and maintenance of the main production plant and its associated satellite plants located at customer sites.

The Electrical Plant Technician will act as the Plant Manager’s representative when required and play a critical role in maintaining operational excellence across multiple locations.

As Electrical Plant Technician, you will work closely with the Plant Manager and the Operating Service Centre (OSC) to ensure high standards of safety, reliability, compliance, and performance. The role combines hands‑on technical responsibility with site leadership, customer interaction, and regulatory compliance.

You will be based at the Alloa Production Plant but will regularly support satellite plants in the surrounding area, including providing out‑of‑hours support as part of an on‑call rota.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the on‑site company representative for internal and external stakeholders, including customers, contractors, authorities, and service providers
• Support and mentor apprentices and newly appointed supervisors
• Work as part of the operating team alongside the Operating Service Centre (OSC) to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation
• Operate the plant when not under OSC control, including local plant and satellite start‑up and shutdown activities
• Meet production requirements through effective operation of process equipment
• Resolve trade‑specific and process‑related issues and breakdowns at the main facility and satellite sites
• Take primary responsibility for safety, health, quality, environmental compliance, and site security
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with EHS procedures, including issuing safety work permits
• Plan and execute routine maintenance using SAP, alongside non‑routine and corrective maintenance as required
• Actively participate in planning and delivering major maintenance activities, including plant shutdowns
• Manage site spare parts and equipment stock, ensuring accurate SAP bin location control
• Maintain accurate plant logs, maintenance records, and SAP data
• Ensure all documentation and reporting is completed accurately and on time
• Provide out‑of‑hours support for plant and satellite emergencies, including operational and maintenance issues

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 electrical engineering qualification or completion of a recognised apprenticeship
• Valid UK driving licence
• Strong hands‑on experience with process plant operations and maintenance

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, essential for working in a small, close‑knit team
• Confident communicator with customer‑facing experience
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and results‑driven
• Ability to work independently across production and satellite sites
• Comfortable working under pressure, particularly during major plant turnaround activities
• Extensive knowledge of industrial process plants and equipment (e.g., HYCO, ASU, HPN, VSA, Helium, pipelines, and associated electrical equipment)
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills
• IT literate, with experience using SAP and Microsoft Office

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end‑to‑end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter.