Electrical Technician

BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited; Coryton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited seeks an Electrical Technician to perform critical maintenance and inspections on pipeline systems. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, including a company van, annual bonus, and opportunities for training and professional development. The ideal candidate will have a recognized electrical qualification and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Company Van

Laptop & Phone

Tools/Equipment

Generous pension

Annual Bonus

Life insurance (4x annual salary)

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Additional holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee assistance support scheme

Various well-being initiatives

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience in an industrial electrical role.
• Willingness to participate in call-out rota.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical maintenance and Atex inspection duties.
• Complete and supervise maintenance, fault finding, and repairs.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rota.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

High Voltage working

Fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Discipline

Tools

Tools/Equipment

Job description

About BPA

At BPA, we are at the forefront of the hydrocarbon transport and storage industry, proudly owned 50/50 by BP and Shell—two of the world's leading oil majors. With around 180 dedicated professionals across the UK, we play a vital role in “Keeping the UK Moving 24/7/365” by operating a variety of onshore facilities and provide our renowned operational and engineering consultancy services worldwide. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in our lively membership in key industry bodies and our adherence to internationally accredited standards.

Our People

What sets BPA apart is our people. Our clients choose us for our professionalism, capability, and depth of experience. With over a century of combined industry knowledge, our Leadership team is passionate about developing the potential of our staff. We invest heavily in ongoing training and development to ensure our teams not only have fulfilling careers but also deliver ‘best in class’ technical advice and services to our clients.

What will you be doing?

Our Electrical Technicians undertake electrical maintenance and Atex inspection duties up to and including HV distribution, rotary equipment and C&I under both planned preventative and corrective maintenance policies. They also provide electrical resource and support to the wider BPA team in responding to breakdowns and emergencies on oil storage facilities and pipeline systems operated by BPA.

The successful candidate will be supported in obtaining the role of Authorised Electrical Person, including High Voltage working, as well as maintaining COMPEX competency to be authorised to work on EX rated equipment.

Core responsibilities will be completing and supervising maintenance, fault finding and repairs on all EC&I systems within operational sites. Systems include HV/LV switchgear, intrinsically safe circuits, Ex equipment, motor starters & drives, PLC’s, vapour and fire detection and suppression.

In addition, this role will also participate in an out of hours call-out rota for trouble shooting and corrective maintenance to ensure the integrity of our pipeline.

What do we need from you?

• You need to want the challenge of training and development to prove your competency.
• A recognised Electrical discipline qualification to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Previous experience of working in an industrial electrical role.
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
  
  

Please note that a valid UK driving licence is a requirement of this role and that a Criminal Records Check will be required.

What else?

Persons who are successful in this type of role are safety conscious, methodical, with a strong work ethic and open to training and developing themselves.

Our Benefits

• Company Van
• Laptop & Phone
• Tools/Equipment
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer, minimum 2% employee contributions)
• Annual Bonus
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme
• Various well-being initiatives
• BPA is 'Great Place To Work' Certified!
  
  

Salary

Basic Salary of £32,000-£37,000 + Overtime & allowances for standby

Diversity & Inclusion

Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.