Operations Technician Level 2

Sembcorp Industries Ltd; Wilton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sembcorp Energy UK, based in Wilton within the Teesside Freeport, operates CHP assets and battery storage to support UK energy transition. You will work as part of a shift operations team to maximise gross margin by keeping plant integrity and ensuring reliable supply to customers.

Reporting to the Shift Manager, the role involves troubleshooting mechanical problems, performing first-line maintenance, and maintaining accurate records to support safe, efficient plant operations across England and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required or trade-specific qualification.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health & safety training.
• Desirable: HNC (or equivalent) for progression.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently according to procedures.
• Complete routine inspections, plant checks, sampling, testing and first-line maintenance.
• Analyse process data, identify faults, troubleshoot issues and optimise plant performance.
• Isolate, prepare, and recommission plant equipment for maintenance per site procedures.
• Identify, report, and raise safety, operational and maintenance concerns via CMMS.
• Maintain shift logs, handovers, data validation and compliance documentation.
• Support site safety through housekeeping, safety tours and permit-to-work processes.
• Provide guidance to Level 1 Technicians and assist with training of new operators.
• Build effective relationships with colleagues, customers and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Technical knowledge

Safety & compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely

HNC (or equivalent)

Job description

About Sembcorp Energy Uk

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is a leading energy and urban solutions provider, led by its purpose to drive energy transition. Headquartered in Singapore, Sembcorp delivers sustainable solutions to support energy transition and urban development by leveraging it sector expertise and global track record.

Reporting to the Shift Manager

Based in Wilton

About Sembcorp Energy Uk

Sembcorp Industries (Sembcorp) is a leading energy and urban solutions provider, led by its purpose to drive energy transition. Headquartered in Singapore, Sembcorp delivers sustainable solutions to support energy transition and urban development by leveraging it sector expertise and global track record.

Sembcorp Energy UK (SEUK), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries, is a leading provider of sustainable solutions supporting the UK’s transition to Net Zero. With an energy generation and battery storage portfolio of over 1.3GW in operation or under development, our expertise helps major energy users and suppliers improve their efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, while supporting the growth of renewables and strengthening the UK’s electricity system.

Our Wilton International site, within the Teesside Freeport, sits amongst a hub of decarbonisation innovation. At the site, we provide energy-intensive industrial businesses with combined heat and power (CHP) via our private wire network that supplies electricity generated by gas and biomass.

These services are complemented by our fleet of fast-acting, decentralised power stations and battery energy storage sites situated throughout England and Wales. These flexible assets deliver electricity to the national grid, helping to balance the UK energy system and ensure reliable power for homes and businesses.

Company registration no: 11369893. For more information on Sembcorp Energy UK, visit www.sembcorp.com/uk

Purpose of Role

Operate the Sembcorp Energy UK assets in a safe and efficient manner. Working as part of a shift operations team providing continuous plant operations to maximise gross margin. Their main responsibilities are to maintain plant integrity and ensure reliable availability of supplies to customers. They do this by troubleshooting mechanical problems and performing first-line maintenance to reduce downtime.

Key Roles And Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor plant equipment safely and efficiently, making adjustments in line with operational procedures.


• Complete routine inspections, plant checks, sampling, testing, and first-line maintenance activities.


• Analyse process data, identify faults, troubleshoot operational issues, and optimise plant performance.


• Isolate, prepare, and recommission plant equipment for maintenance activities in accordance with site procedures.


• Identify, report, and raise safety, operational, and maintenance concerns, raising work requests through the CMMS as required.


• Maintain accurate operational records, including shift logs, handovers, data validation, and compliance documentation.


• Support site safety through housekeeping, audits, safety tours, emergency response activities, and permit-to-work processes.


• Provide guidance and support to Level 1 Technicians and assist with the training and development of new operators.


• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders, acting as a professional company representative.


• Maintain competence and flexibility across plant areas, ensuring all mandatory training and learning objectives are completed

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (trade-specific)


• IOSH Managing Safely

Desirable

• HNC (or equivalent)

Key Skills

• Strong Leadership and people management


• Strong technical and operational knowledge


• Safety and compliance focus


• Problem-solving and decision-making


• Communication and stakeholder management