Salary: £48.1k - £53.8k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)
Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more
Reference: REQ4466
We are looking for….
An experienced Maintenance Technician with an E&I bias to safely maintain all plant and equipment for the H100 Hydrogen Production and Storage (P&S) site in Methil, Fife.
We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you’re supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.
How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…
*Cover mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding, troubleshooting, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance, ensuring continuity of supply to our customers.
*Ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are met (SHE, DSEAR, COSHH, PSSR, SEPA etc) and that all planned preventative maintenance tasks and servicing are completed as per the schedule.
*In conjunction with the Process Operators, prepare plant and equipment for maintenance purposes, including safe isolation and reinstatement of plant (SIRP), issuing permits, and control of contractors.
*Continually contribute to the optimisation of the production processes.
*Strictly follow documented standard operating procedures.
*Lead and support improvements through CI initiatives and preventative actions.
*Drive and own root cause analysis completion.
*Oversee management of the on-site spares, ensuring that the store is well maintained and controlled.
*A key member of the on-site emergency response and standby team.
*Create and continually improve site operating procedures and documentation.
*Play an integral role in the safe and successful commissioning of the H100 project and transition to steady-state operations.
What you’ll need
We’re looking for a blend of skills and attributes that make you a great fit for this role. If you don’t tick every box, don’t worry - we provide tailored learning and development programs to help you grow and succeed with us.
The technical skills and job knowledge/experience for this job are:
Essential
*Time-served E&I apprenticeship or demonstratable equivalent experience.
*Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician (or equivalent) with in a high-risk manufacturing plant such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, etc.
*Exceptional health and safety ethos.
*Highly competent in working with automated systems / SCADA.
*Experience undertaking maintenance activities for process plant, electrical systems and instrumentation.
*Highly competent with CMMS and planned preventative maintenance.
*Experience of writing, developing and implementing local site operating procedures (SOP’s).
*Commutable distance to Methil.
*A full and valid driving licence.
*Highly computer literate.
Preferred
*Previous Hydrogen (or other gas) experience.
*Knowledge and understanding of the gas network/industry.
*18th Edition and Compex 1-4
*Inspection & Testing
*HV switching / authorised person
*Commissioning and/or operational experience.
*Previous emergency response training.
*Contractor supervision and control of work, including issuing of permits, plant preparation, safe isolation & reinstatement of plant.
*Competent in working with PLC systems and general fault-finding on electrical circuits.
*Demonstratable experience of developing and supporting others, whether other engineers/technicians and/or site operators.
The essential personal attributes required for the role are as follows
*Excellent communicator who works well as a part of a cohesive and supportive team.
*A ’can-do’ mindset and self-starter, with an ability to identify and solve problems.
*Comfortable working alone as well as a part of a team.
*An individual who always thinks of SHE, Quality, Cost and Continual Improvement.
*Exceptional attention to detail.
*Always compliant with policies and procedures.
*You naturally take pride in your workplace and always maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and site hygiene.
*A desire to continue learning and openly shares knowledge and experience with others.
*Committed and flexible, with a willingness to undertake additional tasks to support the overall site goals.
*Passionate about the environment and sustainability.
*This role will report to the H100 Production Engineering Manager who oversees the delivery of all upstream aspects of H100 Fife Production & Storage site.