Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician (Biomethane)

Cornerstone; Twickenham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician to join their Green Gas Solutions team. This hybrid role involves ensuring the safe operation of biomethane plants across a wide geographical area. The successful candidate will be responsible for electrical isolations, maintenance, and fault finding, while working closely with commercial customers and stakeholders. With a strong focus on safety, innovation, and efficiency, this role offers the chance to make a real impact in the transition to a net-zero energy system. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering warmth and safety to communities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

HolidayPlus

Cycle2work Scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in E&I engineering, preferably in biomethane plants.
• Strong IT literacy and ability to prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of biomethane process plants.
• Collaborate with commercial customers and key stakeholders.
• Participate in a standby rota for emergency support.

Skills

E&I Engineering

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

Location: Twickenham (travel required across the southern SGN patch as well as north and south London). This is a hybrid role with a mixture of site / office / home working.

Salary: £52.3k to £57.8k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme – Enhanced maternity/paternity pay – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4463

We are looking for….

Our Green Gas Solutions team plays a vital role in the safe maintenance and operation of biomethane plants in the southern area, and we have some exciting opportunities for an E&I Technician.

The successful individual will be undertaking electrical isolations of equipment and overseeing maintenance, fault finding, and minor project works of a more complex nature on biomethane assets on behalf of SGN Commercial Services.

SGN Commercial Services are a sole ownership subsidiary of SGN who own and operate several biomethane gas clean up plants and associated network entry facilities, we also provide our project and operational management and maintenance services to other third party owned facilities.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• As an E&I Technician in the Green Gas team you will be primarily responsible for the safe and reliable operation of SGN Commercial Services portfolio of biomethane process plants within the [southern geographic] area.
• The role will require close cooperation and communication with our commercial customers and other key stakeholders including Gas Distribution Network representatives (including SGN regulated business), our key contractors and suppliers, internal departments as well our biomethane team.
• This role works across a large geographical area, and you will be working as part of a team as well as on your own, depending on the work you are doing. You will be expected to participate in a standby rota to deliver a 24/7 out-of-hours emergency support service.
• A full valid driving license is essential.

What you’ll need

We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry – we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.

ESSENTIAL

• You will be a highly motivated individual with a sound understanding of the E&I engineering discipline that operates across the Maintenance team. You will also can support the interface with the wider SGN business at an engineering level.
• NVQ level 3 (or above), having completed a recognised apprenticeship in electrical / electronic / Instrumentation engineering or equivalent is required (minimum of 2 years’ experience).
• IT literacy and a responsible approach to Health and Safety.
• You will be able to operate safely and effectively in a planned methodical way or, when necessary, positively in a reactive way.
• You will have a strong commercial and performance mind-set, with a track record of using innovative solutions to deliver efficiency, value for money and quality for the business.
• You will have excellent communication and customer service skills and will consistently demonstrate our core behaviours.
• You will be motivated individual with ability to prioritise workload to meet operational and customer workload demands
• You will be flexible and willing to travel throughout the UK
• You will be a great team player, can effectively manage projects, supervise contractors and lead teams where necessary.
• Willingness to travel. The role will include travel to several sites in Southern, including Dorchester, Sheppey, Ramsgate, Reading, North London. There will be a requirement to spend several days carrying out maintenance at our biomethane plants in Yorkshire (Sheffield, Leeds) as well as Scotland.

DESIRABLE

• Understand biogas production processes and biomethane upgrading and knowledge of key equipment.
• Experience of working in hazardous areas
• CompEx 01 to 04 qualification

Why SGN?

SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.

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Here’s what we offer you

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