Operational Maintenance Technician

Siemens Energy; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37-hour week

On-call rota

Pension up to 10%

Yearly bonus

Private medical/dental

26 days leave

UK site travel

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking an engineer to join the Operations & Maintenance team at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station in Scotland. You will support planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring safe, compliant execution and up-to-date records.

The role requires independent work, strong IT skills, and effective communication within a 37-hour week with an on-call rota. The position offers access to a diverse portfolio of HVDC projects across the UK, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with maintenance experience.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems and practical installations.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient IT skills, including MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Work Specifications, local instructions, statutory requirements and SHEQ policies.
• Conduct safety monitoring of Siemens Energy and contractor staff as needed.
• Plan and implement maintenance routines for plant and equipment within the contract scope.
• Develop processes to enhance service quality and ensure safe documentation.
• Plan daily work, anticipate problems, and maintain quality and time.
• Investigate faults, prepare reports, and update maintenance records in the system.

Skills

Electrical systems

MS Office

MS Project

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety

Risk management

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

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.

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
• Willingness and flexibility to participate in a 7-day, 24-hour on-call rota, currently operating on a 1 week in 3 rotation and moving towards 1 week in 4. The on-call period runs from 08:00 Friday until 08:00 the following Friday.
• 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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