Operational Maintenance Technician

Siemens Gamesa; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Operations & Maintenance team at the Hunterston HVDC Converter Station. This role involves maintaining electrical systems, ensuring health and safety compliance, and planning maintenance activities. Ideal candidates will have HNC/HND qualifications in Electrical Engineering and experience in industrial settings. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the team, contributing to the transition towards a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

37 hour working week

Emergency call out benefits

Excellent pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Yearly bonus

Private medical/dental care

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance environments and electrical substations.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Capable of developing processes to enhance service quality.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and health & safety policies.
• Plan and implement maintenance routines for all plant and equipment.
• Investigate and resolve faults, preparing reports.

Skills

Electrical systems understanding

Communication skills

Risk Management

IT Literacy

Mechanical installations

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

About the Role

Location

United Kingdom

Homeworking and Teleworking

Location Independent Worker

Remote vs. Office

Office/Site only

Company

Siemens Energy Limited

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Service

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Not defined

A Snapshot of Your Day

You will be a part of the Operations & Maintenance team at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station, which is an HVDC Interconnector capable of transferring 2250MW of power between Scotland and North Wales.

You will provide customer support through planned and reactive maintenance activities on customer's assets as per our contractual requirements. Planning and carrying work out efficiently and safely and that all records are kept up to date. Adhering to SHEQ and Siemens Energy processes and procedures continuously.

This is a challenging position and would suit applicants with a solid electrical engineering background, who are prepared to work in a flexible working environment.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Ensure compliance with Work Specifications, Local Management Instructions, statutory Requirements, and Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct safety monitoring of Siemens Energy and contractor staff as needed.
• Plan and implement maintenance routines for all plant and equipment within the contract scope.
• Develop processes to enhance service quality for customers and ensure a safe working environment through vital documentation.
• Plan daily work, anticipate problems, and maintain high standards of quality and time.
• Investigate and resolve faults, prepare reports, and ensure all maintenance documentation is completed in the Maintenance Management System.

What You Bring

• Preferably possess HNC/HND qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with experience in maintenance environments, industrial sites, or electrical substations.
• Have a good understanding of electrical systems and practical experience with electrical and mechanical installations.
• Capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficient in IT literacy, including MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Risk Management processes.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 37 hour working week. Mon - Thur 08:00 - 16:30, Fri 08:00 - 13:00
• After an appropriate period of training and qualifications you will also provide emergency call out response as part of the maintenance team (part of a rotating Standby Rota for 1 site with substantial financial benefits, 1 week in 4 format)
• Excellent benefits including : standby payments, pension scheme (up to 10%), yearly bonus, authorisation payments, share matching scheme, optional private medical/dental care etc.
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Site based at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station, flexibility to occasionally attend other HVDC/Substations throughout the UK to assist with planned maintenance activities.

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