Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

RWE AG; Cowes; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A major energy company in Cowes is seeking an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Cowes OCGT Power Station. Responsibilities include O&M duties, managing contracts, and serving as a Safety Co-ordinator. The position offers an expected salary from £43,000 to £46,000, a bonus, generous leave, and several employee benefits, including a robust retirement plan.

Benefits

Company Paid Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave

Occupational Health support services

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in O&M of power or process plants.
• Accredited as a Contract Engineer or working towards it.
• Understanding commercial aspects of power generation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct day-to-day O&M duties at Cowes OCGT Power Station.
• Maximize safe and reliable performance of the asset.
• Manage site-specific contracts as Contract Engineer.
• Perform duties as Safety Controller/Safety Co-ordinator.
• Carry out general maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of power and process plant operation

Contract Engineer status

Commercial awareness in power generation

Safety Controller/Safety Co-ordinator duties

Flexibility in work patterns

Education

Operations or Engineering qualification

Job description

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Location: Cowes, IOW, GB, PO32 6JS

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Site O&M Technician at Cowes OCGT Power Station!

You will:

• Contribute towards delivering on the day to day Operational and Maintenance requirements by lone working at times with remote support from the Southern cluster team.
• Maximize the safe, reliable and commercial performance of the asset, you will be responsible for operating the plant and carrying out plant operational routines in line with our procedures, this will include fault diagnosis and breakdown recovery.
• On occasions you’ll be required to support the EA portfolio, this will require some travel around the UK.
• Manage site specific contracts and fulfil the role of Contract Engineer
• Take on the duties of a safety Controller/Safety Co-ordinator.
• Carry out general maintenance of plant dependant on the individuals competence.

Job requirements and experience

• Knowledge and experience of power and/or process plant operation and maintenance.
• Accredited as or working towards Contract Engineer status.
• Appreciation of the commercial aspects of the power generation business.
• Carrying out the duties of Safety Controller/Safety Co-ordinator under RWE Safety Rules.
• A flexible approach to work patterns, dependent upon seasonal operating requirements.
• Operations or Engineering qualification or studying towards an engineering qualification.

What we will offer you

• An expected starting salary from approximately £43,000 to £46,000 depending on experience and up to 10% annual bonus
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE – For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you’ll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
• One free professional membership subscription
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need

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