Electrical Technician – Landfill Gas

This Electrical Technician role comes with a salary up to £57,000 and an excellent package too – see below for details.

If you’re wanting to work for a major player in the global energy space with growth potential, that also expands into the renewable energy market, please read on and apply below.

As an Electrical Technician you will:

• Lead fault diagnostics for reciprocating engine electrical/electronic controls, instrumentation, LV/HV apparatus, and balance-of-plant systems to enhance power station performance and revenue generation.
• Support 24/7 operation of the power station’s generating units and ancillary equipment in accordance with standard procedures, ensuring maximum efficiency and revenue generation.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance on electrical, electronic, control, and instrumentation systems to enhance reliability, improve productivity, and minimise generating unit downtime.
• Develop and implement solutions for operational and maintenance challenges – communicating new ideas to solve problems.
• Stock control – maintain a steady stream of spare parts and components, especially any that require regular changes.
• Accurately record and report routine inspections and reactive maintenance works.
• Stay informed about relevant health and safety, operating procedures and standards, including those related to Health & Safety (HSE), the Environment Agency, ATEX/DSEAR, and technical regulations within your discipline.

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Demonstrable experience in industrial electrical inspection, testing, fault finding and maintenance – preferably in a power station, high voltage or other industrial environment.
• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical discipline – such as Testing & Inspection, Electrical Installation, Electrical Power Systems Engineering etc.
• Apprenticeship served in an industrial electrical environment would be advantageous but not essential.
• LV/HV (Low or High Voltage) authorised tickets would be advantageous but not essential.
• Understanding of HV switching operations a strong advantage.
• Experience in fault finding electrical systems inside power stations, substations or other energy plant would be a strong advantage.
• Computer literate, using MS office, SAP and inhouse data/tracking systems.
• Able to understand engineering drawings and diagrams.
• Must hold a valid driving license.

The Lead Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Observant and respects health and safety standards and procedures such as Lockout-Tagout (LOTO)
• A great team player.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Flexible to work overtime.
• Willing to travel and spend short periods on call – including nights.

• A starting salary up to £57,000 + overtime
• Van and Fuel Cards provided – vans permitted for limited personal usage too
• Mon-Fri working week, with weekends (1 in 4) on call – enhancements worth circa £4k pa
• Progression opportunities with clear structure to support you in your development.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays + weekend days can be swapped out for time in lieu or enhanced pay
• Pension Scheme, private healthcare, life assurance and discounts for bars and retail