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Technical Administrator (Fixed Term Contract - 6 Months)
Location: Warrington (3 days a week on site)Contract Type: Fixed Term ContractContract Length: 6 Months
About the Role:
Our client is seeking a skilled Technical Administrator to join their Area Operations Planning & Performance team. This critical role involves managing transmission pipeline protection activities, handling third-party customer inquiries, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. You will play a vital part in supporting operational teams, managing purchase orders, and providing essential administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Pipeline Protection Management:
- Interpret technical aerial surveillance reports and third-party inquiries.- Schedule work orders and produce KPI reports to ensure compliance.- Communicate effectively with helicopter pilots, third-party protection teams, and external customers.
- Fault Management:
- Monitor faults on the Gas Transmission Network and liaise with the gas network control room.- Assign faults to relevant operational teams and manage fault updates.
- Lone Working Procedures:
- Administer the lone working procedure for technicians and communicate daily with the Duty Standby Engineer.
- Emergency Phone-Line Management:
- Manage the emergency phone-line during office hours and address customer inquiries.
- Purchasing Process Oversight:
- Raise and manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with national contracts.- Produce financial reports for tracking Opex & Capex spending.
- General Administrative Support:
- Organise work activities, manage enquiries, and assist with travel arrangements and meetings.- Maintain asset-related data and support the wider planning and performance teams.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong administrative skills with experience in operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present data effectively.
- Familiarity with SAP purchasing systems and proficiency in MS Excel for financial reporting.
- Knowledge of planning systems such as Ellipse, SAP Work Manager, and GeoGrid.
Qualifications:
Educated to BTEC / NVQ Level 2 or possess relevant experience.
- Valid UK Driving Licence.
Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to work in the utilities industry, supporting essential operations that impact communities. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you.
Join our client in making a difference in the utilities sector and be part of a dedicated team driving performance excellence. Apply today!
Our client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.
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