Maintenance Technicians - Site-based - Bridgwater, UK

EDF Energy; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

EDF Energy's HPC site near Bridgwater, Somerset, is seeking Mechanical, Electrical and C&I Maintenance Technicians to support commissioning and ongoing plant maintenance. You will perform preservation, preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable operations in a nuclear context.

Applicants should have completed an recognised apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation, with hands-on experience of industrial plant maintenance and a strong safety

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship and NVQ level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation.
• Experience performing routine maintenance on industrial plant, equipment and systems.
• Ability to work safely and apply engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance activities safely in accordance with procedures.
• Perform reactive, planned, preventive, electro-mechanical maintenance and fault finding.
• Support on-site teams prior to fuel delivery and during commissioning.
• Undertake preservation (Care and Maintenance) activities and equipment rectification.
• Author and validate maintenance instructions; assist with workshop fit outs.
• Observe safety, environmental and plant procedures and report issues.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Instrumentation

Mechanical

Education

NVQ level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation

Job description

Maintenance Technicians - Bridgwater, UK

About the Role

Exciting and rewarding opportunities have arisen based on site at HPC near Bridgwater, Somerset for Mechanical, Electrical and C&I Maintenance Technicians to join our growing Maintenance Team. The opportunity The role of the Maintenance Technician sits within the Commissioning Programme as part of the Maintenance Team, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader. Prior to fuel delivery and commercial operations, the Maintenance Technicians will be supporting Care and Maintenance (preservation) activities on newly installed plant equipment undergoing commissioning and general plant maintenance supporting the preparation of equipment/systems during construction and fit outs. As a MaintenanceTechnician, you will be a valued member of the team to ensure the daily operations run smoothly and will contribute to the best possible solutions using your skills. From the start you will be focused to help underpin the HPC business case safely > 91% Unit availability target using your previous experience of working in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines. Nuclear Safety is our overriding priority and as a Nuclear Professional you will be responsible for the safe and reliable operations of a nuclear power plant in accordance with all licenses, regulating bodies, company business strategies and industry best practices.

Pay, Benefits & Culture

In addition to a very competitive salary we offer a competitive benefits package, including a company pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle. At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated. Here, we do right by each other and everyone welcome. Were on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Wed like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. Were a disability confident employer and well do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments. We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. Thats why we support you to pursue a career thats unique to you. Because success is personal.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carry out maintenance activities safely, in accordance with procedures. Doing so will require you to update procedures as required and feeding back on issues found with the plant.
• Carry out reactive, planned, preventative, electro-mechanical maintenance and fault finding.
• Support various teams on site prior to fuel delivery
• Care and Maintenance preservation and rectification activities.
• Plant Maintenance Instruction authoring/validation.
• Workshop fit outs and set ups.
• Maintenance during commissioning.
• Corrective maintenance.
• Routine preventative maintenance, based on a reliability centred approach.
• Working flexibly as well as actively participate in personal performance appraisals and take ownership of delivering personal development plans.
• Undertake training to upskill to a Light and/or Heavy Mechanical Technician level.
• Support I&C and Electrical activities if required.
• Observe and report safety, environmental and plant issues in a timely manner.
• Ensure maintenance activities do not adversely affect the environment.

Requirements

As a minimum, entrants will have completed a recognised apprenticeship and received NVQ level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Instrumentation disciplines. Possess a sound working knowledge and understanding of performing routine maintenance activities on light and heavy industrial plant, apparatus, or systems. Demonstrate a good level of engineering judgement and the ability to work safely.

Experience Should Include

• Overhauling various types of valves, pumps, compressors, diesel engines, boilers and drive equipment including V belts, chain drives, couplings and more.
• Overhauling motors, switchgear and control equipment, HVAC, actuators, lighting and small power, and fault finding on AC/DC electrical systems.
• Calibrating and overhauling instrumentation equipment (pressure, flow, level, temperature, etc). Setting up and calibrating control valves and associated control circuits, fault finding on control and instrumentation systems.