Shift Operations Technician

E.ON UK Ltd; Kemsley; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allowances

Job summary

E.ON UK Ltd is seeking an on-site operations professional for the CHP plant in Kemsley, Kent. You'll work a 12-hour shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights, 6 off) to ensure safe, environmentally compliant and efficient operation of the plant, delivering reliability and meeting customer requirements.

The role involves fault investigations, maintenance support, and close liaison with the client to uphold contractual obligations while promoting a strong health and safety culture.

Qualifications

• Substantial relevant practical experience in process, electrical, C&I or mechanical roles within a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental management and statutory legislation.
• IOSH (Managing Safely) or equivalent safety qualification is desirable.
• Experience with basic diagnostic fault finding and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Delivering availability and reliability through investigations of fault conditions.
• Promoting health, safety and environmental awareness on site.
• Prioritising workload and resources to meet contractual needs.
• Providing first line maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Supporting maintenance teams during projects and planned/reactive work.
• Contributing to site Health & Safety plan and implementing site objectives.
• Liaising with the client to maintain contractual obligations and good relations.
• Collaborating with other site team members to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Process

Electrical

C&I

Mechanical

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Power Plant Operations

Tools

PC-based computer systems

Job description

Location: Kemsley, Kent

Salary: £52,740-£58,486 + Allowances

12-hour shifts with 2 days, 2 nights, 6 off shift pattern.

At E.ON UK we offer sustainable energy solutions for homes, businesses and communities and we're passionate about helping people to reduce their impact on the environment.

Right now, we now have an exciting opportunity at our CHP plant in Kemsley. This flexible two-shifting plant has the capacity to generate up to 80MW of electricity and 200MW of heat. You'll be part of the onsite team that ensures the smooth running of its day-to-day operation.

This is a busy role that will see you performing a wide range of tasks. You'll be responsible for ensuring the safe, environmentally compliant and efficient operation of the plant while meeting customers' requirements in accordance with contractual, environmental and operational needs.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering availability and reliability through investigations of fault conditions and incidents.
• Actively promoting a culture of health, safety and environmental awareness.
• Prioritising workload and resource.
• Providing first line maintenance and fault diagnosis, escalating to the maintenance team when required.
• Proactively supporting the maintenance team during technical projects and planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Contributing to developing the site Health & Safety plan and taking responsibility for implementing site objectives.
• Liaising with the client to ensure the site's contractual obligations are maintained and a good working relationship is promoted.
• Supporting and working closely with other members of the site teams.

What we need from you

• Substantial relevant practical experience (Process, Electrical, C&I, Mechanical) within a similar role and/or process industry.
• Clear knowledge and understanding of safety and environmental management including operational polices, standards, frameworks and statutory legislation.
• IOSH (Managing Safely), or equivalent qualification, demonstrating a clear knowledge of safety practices and management.
• A working knowledge of key PC based computer systems.

It would be great if you had

• Achieved, or working towards, NVQ level 3 in Power Plant Operations, or equivalent qualification.
• Capability of enacting all defined roles within the Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) Safety Rules, achieving all nominations required within agreed timescales.