Leadership Development Manager

WeAreTechWomen; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Controls System Technician to ensure the safe and efficient operation of LNG assets. Responsibilities include maintenance and fault investigation on control and safety systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in process control and fault-finding, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Established market supplement

Standby allowance

Performance bonus

26 days annual leave

Flexible holiday options

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with IACS environment is a bonus.
• Knowledge of industry standards including COMAH, at least DSEAR.
• Understanding of Cyber Security fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, fault investigation, and equipment repair.
• Ensure safety and process critical systems remain operational.
• Oversee contract personnel during project work.

Skills

Fault-finding capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Field control and instrumentation

Innovative thinking

Education

Post apprenticeship control systems experience

Tools

ICSS

SCADA

DCS systems

Safety Systems

Programmable Emergency Shutdown

Fire & Gas detection systems

Job description

About the role

National Grid Grain LNGis a massive part of the UK’s energy infrastructure. It’s the largest liquified natural gas terminal in Europe and the eighth largest in the world, delivering up to 25% of the UK's natural gas.

We’re investing in transformative engineering and cutting-edge technology to accelerate the clean energy transition.But to achieve this we need the right people. We need people with passion and potentialsolve the big questions of tomorrow, to shape a clean, fair and affordable energy future.

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

As a Controls System Technician you will be responsible for the safe and time bound completion of a range of duties on Control System equipment as required including maintenance, fault investigation and equipment repair, modification, delivery of minor operational projects, assistance with commissioning activities, to ensure optimum efficiency, cost effectiveness, safety, and security.

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

The role is based on site at Grain (Kent) and due to the location you will need to be able to drive there and must have a full clean licence.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with Process, Commercial operations, key stakeholders, and contracting partners to drive maximum efficiency through the delivery of the annual plan.
• Ensure training needs are identified within your relevant area, to ensure you are competent and have the necessary flexibility to meet current and future workload requirements.
• Be responsible for data recording to support accurate management and regulatory reporting of KPIâÂÂs.
• Ensure full and detailed records are maintained on system changes.
• Ensure availability and reliability of all safety and process critical systems is maintained.
• Partake in appropriate standby cover and emergency response readiness to meet the requirements of the terminalâÂÂs EIMS.
• Work with and supervise contract personnel undertaking project or maintenance work.
• Carry out and complete work unsupervised and in potentially remote locations (within site boundary).
• Be responsible for adherence to terminalâÂÂs safety guidelines including âÂÂGolden RulesâÂÂ, with completion of appropriate documentation (MoC, NRO, PTW, etc.) ensuring procedures are developed, maintained, and implemented appropriately

About you

What we do isnâÂÂt just important â itâÂÂs essential. ThatâÂÂs why we look to recruit current â or potential â experts in their field. In this case, weâÂÂre looking for someone who has:

• Innovative and forward thinking capability with a good understanding of gas installation plant and process machinery.
• Customer orientation and strong interpersonal skills.
• Experienced fault-finding capabilities.
• Field control and instrumentation.
• ICSS, Stand Alone PLCâÂÂs, SCADA and DCS systems.
• Safety Systems, Programmable Emergency Shutdown, HIPPS and Fire & Gas detection systems.
• Industry standards including, COMAH, ATEX, DSEAR, EMMUA 191, BS EN 61508, BS EN 61511 & UKAS.
• Cyber Security â Secure Industrial Automated Control System (IACS) fundamentals.
• Post apprenticeship control systems experience in the pharmaceutical or petrochemical environment isadvantageous.
• Experience with project development and delivery within the IACS environment is a bonus.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary of ã43,000to ã53,000 - dependent on capability.
• Established market supplement of ã5,500 per annum (paid monthly).
• Standby allowance.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 26days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

About us

National Grid Ventures is home to a diverse portfolio of energy businesses that deliver competitive products and services for a broad range of customers. Separate from National Grid's core regulated businesses, we're active in competitive markets across the UK and US. Whether it's the long-distance transport of renewable energy, electricity interconnectors between neighbouring markets or the storage of liquefied natural gas, we're working hard to make energy reliable, clean and affordable for consumers.

More Information

This role closes on 8th May2025 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.