Overview
Join to apply for the Operations Technician role at EPUKI. An opportunity has arisen to join the team at Corby Power Station on a 12-month fixed term contract. The role focuses on the safe, efficient operation and first-line maintenance of the plant, supporting reliability and maximising commercial performance. This position offers a fast-paced, dynamic environment where safety, efficiency, and teamwork are prioritised.
This position is part of a rotating shift schedule that provides 24/7/365 coverage. Shifts may fall at any time between 00:01 on Monday and 00:00 on Sunday. The role averages 37 working hours per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Start up, shutdown and operate Corby Power Station in line with the directions of the Operations Team Leader and in accordance with relevant legislation, site procedures and best practice standards.
* Monitor plant performance to ensure safe and efficient delivery of production targets and protection of plant integrity.
* Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business requirements.
* Operate the plant via the Control Room DCS systems, monitor plant parameters and alarms, etc.
* Attend to plant for routine monitoring, operations and fault response.
* Carry out first line maintenance and preventative maintenance routines to maintain plant availability and reliability.
* Assist with the production and maintenance of site procedures.
* Enact the role of Emergency Controller if required when implementing Station Emergency Plans.
* Maintain competencies as specified to meet role requirements (e.g., First Aid).
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Background
* Experience of Power Station operations or a similar heavy process industry (essential).
* A good working knowledge of health and safety and environmental legislation and standards (essential).
* Be capable and willing to work towards becoming authorised as SPE/SSC under the SSoW Rules (essential).
* Demonstrable competence in IT/IS skills e.g. MS Office and control systems (essential).
* Good numeracy, literacy and problem-solving skills (essential).
* Experience of laboratory analysis equipment and techniques (desirable).
Behaviours
* A constructive, enthusiastic and self-motivated attitude with cross-team working.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills (essential).
* Identify improvements and take initiatives to the betterment of the business (essential).
* Flexible approach, adaptable to changes in the job and work environment; enjoy being involved in ensuring business success (essential).
* Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and internal/external stakeholders (essential).
Qualifications
* A recognised engineering/craft-based qualification in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience.
* Minimum of ONC (or equivalent experience) in an appropriate engineering subject (essential).
* Possess a HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline (desirable).
* Completed a recognised formal training programme or apprenticeship to achieve technician status (C&G parts I, II & III) (desirable).
* Member of recognised professional institution (desirable).
About EP UK Investments Ltd
EPUK Investments Ltd (EPUKI) is the UK division of Energetický a průmyslový holding (EPH), a leading energy group with assets across Europe. EPH group employs circa 24,000 people internationally and owns substantial assets and revenues in the energy sector. EPUKI was established in 2015 as the platform for expanding the EPH group into the UK energy market.
Our aim is to enable the UK and Ireland low carbon transition through provision of flexible and reliable energy supply by developing, constructing and acquiring assets, investing in people and assets, and continuously challenging ourselves to identify opportunities and develop innovative solutions.
We are a large generator with a flat structure and fast-paced decision-making, supporting continued evolution toward Net Zero and integration of new technologies.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Temporary
Job function
* Manufacturing
Industries
* Electric Power Generation
* Energy Technology
* Services for Renewable Energy
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