Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Role: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location: Shoreham (West Sussex)

Salary: £45-49,500 + Bonus + Healthcare + Pension

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 experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician at Shoreham Power Station. You will be involved in all aspects of mechanical maintenance related activities at the station. The post holder is required to plan, contract, and/or physically carry out mechanical maintenance works at the site, including the preparation of method statements and Risk Assessments, as required.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of tasks within their level of competence. The following will be included:

• Ensure consistent high levels of housekeeping and safety,
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements particularly the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act,
• Prepare and manage required service and maintenance contracts,
• Participate in the implementation of the Company Safety Rules as either Competent Person or Authorised Person to ensure that safety from the system is achieved,
• Proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving,
• Provide support to ensure maintenance plans and targets for the team are achieved safely, on time, at or below budget, to the correct quality and within the environmental limits of the Support station, and deliver the Process Safety KPI’s associated with areas of responsibility,
• Develop understanding of the business and Station objectives,
• Input into developing and managing budgets and costs,
• Undertake procurement activities within the Company policies and process, including developing technical specifications,
• Participation in delivery of major and interim inspections and overhauls, managing contracts and contractors in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Deliver hands-on maintenance activities on mechanical equipment & systems, and
• Maintain interfaces with suppliers, contractors and other parties. Desired, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

The following are essential:

• Experience in the maintenance of CCGT plant or in large-scale process industry,
• Educated to HNC standard in a mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent qualifications and experience,
• Computer literacy skills, and Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.