operations engineer Remote
Job description
We are a close-knit team of power generation professionals that are developing and operating projects and technology in the changing UK energy sector. We are a small, but growing business and are seeking people who can fit into a dynamic and ever-changing workplace including the ability to work from home, from the office, on site and on the road developing new opportunities.
We currently operate 8 peaking power plants over sites in the North East, Midlands and East Anglia with firm plans to build further plants in the coming 12-18 months across the UK.
We are looking for an operations engineer to work in our operation team to provide reliability and performance oversight to the sites. You will work with the operations coordinator and define technical requirements to ensure regulatory compliance, and improve equipment availability and performance.
Future opportunities to grow skills and responsibility and branch into further areas of the company including project development and construction management will also be available.
This opportunity would suit an engineer with experience in the construction project management or operations engineering.
Key areas of responsibility
- Technical accountability for site contracts including Long Term Service Agreements
- Responsible for ensuring legal, safety and environmental compliance of equipment
- Monitoring and improvement of equipment reliability and performance
- Definition and optimisation of maintenance schedules, scope and technical standards
- Solving and implementing engineering issues arising through operations.
- Ensure maintenance of relevant records and documents
Day-to-day duties of the position
- Define technical scope and requirements of maintenance contracts
- On-site support and supervision of contractors (ad hoc basis)
- Review operating and reliability performance and drive improvement using specialist contractors
- Maintain technical scope work within Maintenance Management System
Skills and Competencies Required for the Role
- Self-motivated
- Experience of working with in a diverse team to maintain reliable operation of multiple sites.
- A pragmatic and practical approach to deliver in a cost-effective manner.
- At least 3 years of experience in a project engineer or operations engineer role
Experience on the following is desired (but not essential):
- Technical Contract Management
- Equipment reliability and performance analysis
- Maintenance strategy definition
- Regulatory requirements of energy projects including MCPD, LOLER, PSSR, EUETS
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
