Production Technician - Power Station
hace 11 horas
Shoreham-by-Sea
Production Technician – Power Station Up to £62,000 + bonus (up to 20%) + benefits West Sussex, South Coast SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for a Production Technician / Operations Technician to join the operations team at a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station on the South Coast. This is a shift-based operational role responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a modern power station, using both DCS systems and field-based monitoring to optimise performance and ensure plant availability. The role sits within a structured operations team and works closely with the Production Team Leader to deliver day-to-day operations and continuous improvement across the station. Key responsibilities: • Operate the plant safely and efficiently in line with operational targets and site procedures, • Support the Production Team Leader in all production activities, • Start, stop and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and auxiliary systems via DCS, • Diagnose plant issues, analyse performance and carry out first-line fault finding, • Conduct operational routines, plant testing and performance checks, • Undertake maintenance tasks within competence and escalate defects where required, • Supervise contractors and ensure safe working practices on site, • Support implementation of company and station policies and ensure full HSE compliance, • Carry out safety, behavioural and compliance audits on contractors and site staff, • Communicate with management and National Grid to support REMIT obligations and load profile requirements, • Participate in improvement projects and ongoing technical development Candidate requirements: • Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or similar engineering discipline, • At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant industrial or power generation environment (CCGT, CHP, refinery, chemical, etc.), • Merchant Navy / Royal Navy engineers considered (Petty Officer / 2nd Engineer level or above with watchkeeping experience), • Strong understanding of HSE legislation and safe systems of work, • Ability to support multi-discipline teams with diagnostics and work planning, • Strong analytical and fault-finding skills, able to perform under pressure, • Computer literate with good communication and reporting ability, • Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working on a 12-hour shift pattern Package: • Competitive basic salary up to £48,000, • A shift allowance of £12,500, • South East allowance of £2,000, • A 20% bonus opportunity, • A further 3 yearly rolling bonus, • Private medical insurance, • Income protection, • Life assurance For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click apply now