Operations Maintenance Technician (E&I)

SGN; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job description

Operations Maintenance Technician (E&I)

(2-year Fixed-term Contract)

Location: Fife

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.

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.

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.

Why SGN?

SGN is at the forefront of pioneering research and development in the journey toward a net-zero energy system. Our cutting-edge technologies and innovative thinking are driving change in the gas industry, all while keeping people safe and warm. Join us in making a real difference—today and for the future.