H100 Operations Technician
(Fixed Term Contract Until Mar 2027, possibly beyond)
Location: Fife
Salary: £48.1k - £53.8k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)
Reference: REQ3880
Do you want to be a part of an innovative and supportive team, where there are great opportunities for career progression and development?
The overall purpose of this role is to safely maintain all plant and equipment for the H100 Hydrogen Production and Storage (P&S) site in Methil, Fife.
Note - this is a hybrid role which will involve periodic shift work.
The key responsibilities of this role are:
A hands-on role that will cover mechanical / electrical / 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.
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.
A key member of the on-site emergency response and standby team.
Provide scheduled (periodic) and ad-hoc cover for Process Operators on site (hybrid role).
Expertise and experience
The technical skills and job knowledge/experience for this job are:
Essential
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Technician (or equivalent) 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 and instrumentation.
Highly competent with CMMS and planned preventative maintenance.
A strong engineering/technical mindset.
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.
Commissioning 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. Ideally, 18th Edition qualified (if electrically biased).
Demonstrable 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 Site Supervisor (Production & Storage) who oversees the delivery of all upstream aspects of H100 Fife.
If you don’t have all the qualifications, we would still love to hear from you… we provide our own specialised learning and development programs, providing access to learning tools to help you acquire the skills needed to excel in our environment.
Why SGN?
SGN is currently paving the way in cutting-edge research and development towards a net zero energy system. We’re on a journey to transform the future of gas, and we think supporting outside the box – futuristic technologies and robotics are leading our innovation so that we can strive every day to make the world a better place and look after each other, and our customers’ safety. Be part of something big and make a difference today!
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