O&M Systems Technician

Role: O&M Systems Technician (Power Generation)

Location: Immingham (Northeast Lincolnshire)

The client

VPI is a preeminent power company, part of the Vitol Group. With responsiveness and ability to act swiftly at its core, as well as breadth of experience that spans operations and trading, we are a system solver for the problems that must be resolved to enable the energy transition.

We are already one of the leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) operators in the UK, with assets across five locations capable of generating 3.3GW of power. Our efficient and flexible generation portfolio complements an increased use of renewables as part of the energy system, ensuring security of supply in the power grid.

At the same time, we are solving for decarbonisation of gas-fired dispatchable generation, as well as industrial clusters. For example, we are part of Humber Zero, a project to decarbonise critical energy intensive industry in the Humber. Humber Zero is a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on the south bank of the Humber Estuary. The large-scale decarbonisation project will remove up to 8-million tonnes per annum of CO2 at the Immingham industrial site within the next 7 years.  This represents a meaningful reduction in national CO2 emissions, while protecting local jobs and supporting the region’s economy.

Finally, we are anticipating the shift to zero-carbon storage technologies that will provide flexibility and stability in the energy system in the long term. We are building our portfolio in these areas and creating a suite of services to suit corporate and grid needs.

VPI has an ambitious growth agenda. We are growing our portfolio in the UK and abroad. We can see an energy system that is changing rapidly and fundamentally. As a company that holds on to a system wide view and responds at pace, we see opportunity in this complex and fast-changing ecosystem.

The Position

An opportunity has arisen for an Application Technician reporting to the Business Applications Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, development and training of main O&M application processes, including Procurement and Finance, predominantly but not exclusively for Immingham ICHP
• Support process safety initiatives across the Business.
• Understand User needs and requirements, liaising with main stakeholders to develop business requirements, work with suppliers to manage projects through to completion once approved.
• Support continuous improvement to Business process where managed through the applications Develop and refine Business metrics through KPI’s where relevant to the applications.
• Provide first line support to Immingham site across the application portfolio.

The Person

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Previous relevant operational and/or maintenance experience in CCGT/thermal power generation, naval, offshore oil & gas, or refinery
• Ability to assist and support colleagues and promote co-operation.
• Desire, aptitude, and attitude to learn and develop and share knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Embrace change and ability to adapt self and others to new situations / working methods.
• Flexible approach applying your skills to meet the business needs.
• Promote business ethics with high regard to Environmental and Safety factors.
• Ability to handle multiple work projects running together as the business need arises.
• Ability to work as part of a small team, encourage collaborative working relationships.
• Valid Driving Licence and prepared to undertake occasional travel to multiple sites.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Good understanding and use of Maintenance & Operations Computerised Management Systems (e.g. Maximo/Eclipse etc)
• Good knowledge of Process Safety principles and philosophy
• Good understanding of Operational and Maintenance work control and safety processes
• Good understanding of requirements vs IT development challenges
• Basic understanding of IT Application infrastructure
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate internal & external resource.
• NEBOSH / IOSH or similar H&S qualification/certificate desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of relevant maintenance related legislation, e.g. PSSR, PUWER, LOLER etc
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Understanding of engineering standards and legislation