Senior HV Electrical Technician

National Gas Services; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (double-match)

Annual performance bonus (up to 6%)

Car salary sacrifice scheme (Tusker)

26 days holiday plus holidays

Life assurance and income protection

Flexible benefits and wellbeing

Job summary

National Gas is seeking a Senior HV Electrical Technician at St Fergus Gas Terminal in Scotland. The role involves providing specialist HV engineering support, maintaining HV electrical systems and compressor units, and ensuring safe, reliable operation of terminal assets.

Based in the Scotland & North region within the Electrical Maintenance department, you will also work on LV systems and support site-wide electrical maintenance.

Qualifications

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Proven ability to work in a safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, inspect, and operate HV electrical systems and plant across the terminal.
• Provide technical expertise to support safe operation of HV compressor units.
• Diagnose faults and deliver solutions to minimise downtime and risk.
• Support asset replacement programmes and minor modification projects.
• Oversee contractor work ensuring safety and standards.

Skills

Electrical systems

Fault-finding

Safety-critical environment

Driving licence

Tools

HV Variable Speed Drive systems

Job description

£48,500 to £57,500 + up to 6% bonus

• Additional allowance of £3,000 per year, paid monthly
• Opportunity to earn up to an additional 10-15% through overtime and standby

Location: St Fergus

Working pattern: Site-based, 5 days a week

Location requirement: Must be based within a commutable distance of St Fergus Gas Terminal

About Us

At National Gas, the work we do matters.

As Britain's national gas network, we help keep the lights on, businesses running, and homes warm by maintaining the critical infrastructure that transports gas across Great Britain. While providing the energy security Britain relies on today, we're also helping transform the network for a clean energy future.

Join us and help secure Britain's energy.

About The Role

As a Senior HV Electrical Technician at St Fergus Gas Terminal, you'll provide specialist HV engineering support across one of the UK's most strategically important gas terminals. You'll help ensure critical electrical and compressor assets operate safely, reliably, and efficiently, supporting energy security today while helping prepare the network for tomorrow's energy system.

You'll be part of our Scotland & North region, working within the Electrical Maintenance department. Alongside your HV responsibilities, you'll also support a range of electrical maintenance activities across the site, including LV electrical systems and equipment, helping to maintain the safe and reliable operation of terminal assets.

Why this role matters

St Fergus is a key entry point for gas supplies into Great Britain, helping to connect gas from the UK Continental Shelf and Norway into the National Transmission System. The safe and reliable operation of the terminal is essential to maintaining energy security and the resilience of the UK's energy network.

As a Senior HV Electrical Technician, you'll play a vital role in keeping critical assets available, responding to operational challenges, and supporting the safe and efficient operation of the terminal. Your expertise will directly influence safety, reliability, and operational performance while helping National Gas deliver the energy needs of today and support the transition to a cleaner energy future.

What you’ll be doing

• Maintain, inspect, and operate HV electrical systems and associated plant across the terminal
• Provide technical expertise to support the safe and reliable operation of HV Variable Speed Drive compressor units
• Diagnose complex faults and deliver effective solutions that minimise downtime and operational risk
• Support asset replacement programmes, plant upgrades, and minor modification projects
• Contribute to planned, reactive, and emergency response activities across critical infrastructure, while supporting the wider Electrical Maintenance team with a range of electrical maintenance activities, including LV electrical systems and equipment
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure work is delivered safely and to the required standards
• Participate in standby arrangements and support the operational resilience of the Scotland & North region

What you’ll bring

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining hands‑on technical work with problem‑solving, thrives in a safety‑critical environment, and wants to play a visible role in maintaining infrastructure that keeps the country running.

Essential

• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment
• Strong fault‑finding, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of industrial electrical infrastructure, plant, and associated equipment
• Experience within a process, utilities, gas, energy, manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environment
• Understanding of safe systems of work and working within a safety‑critical environment
• Ability to provide technical support and work effectively with colleagues, contractors, and operational teams
• A proactive approach to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working on compressor stations, terminals, or similar process plant
• Knowledge of HV Variable Speed Drive systems
• Experience supporting commissioning, testing, or plant modification activities
• Previous experience overseeing contractor work activities
• Relevant HV authorisations or advanced electrical qualifications

Security clearance

This role is subject to National Security Vetting (NSV). Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC) throughout their employment. For further information, visit GOV.UK (UK Security Vetting: Clearance Levels).

What we offer

• Market‑leading double‑match pension (up to 12% company contribution)
• Annual performance bonus up to 6%
• Access to the Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
• 26 days holiday (plus statutory holidays)
• 10x salary life assurance and income protection
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and technology options
• Family‑friendly policies, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities

Inclusive recruitment

We're building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve, championing diversity, and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued for their unique contribution. We support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

National Gas is a Disability Confident employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant.