Electrical Plant Technician - On-Call Site Leader

GB03 Air Products PLC; Alloa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products PLC in Alloa seeks an Electrical Plant Technician to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the main production plant and its satellite sites. Based at the Alloa Production Plant, you will regularly support nearby satellites and provide out-of-hours on-call support.

You will work closely with the Plant Manager and OSC to maintain high safety, quality and environmental standards while driving operational excellence across locations.

Qualifications

• Essential 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.

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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-facing

Self-motivated

Independent work

Pressure handling

Cross-functional communication

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Products PLC in Alloa seeks an Electrical Plant Technician to lead the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the main production plant and its satellite sites. Based at the Alloa Production Plant, you will regularly support nearby satellites and provide out-of-hours on-call support.

You will work closely with the Plant Manager and OSC to maintain high safety, quality and environmental standards while driving operational excellence across locations.