Within Uniper's Engineering Division, the Infrastructure & Plant Engineering UK Team supports the technical development of decarbonisation projects to reach financial close and provides technical support during the project execution phase. This Senior Plant Engineer role involves the technical development, planning, and construction of large Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP) with Carbon Capture as an option and other decarbonisation/transformation projects. Based at Uniper's Technology Centre in Ratcliffe-on-Soar (near Nottingham), the focus will be on UK projects. In addition, where required by the business, engineering services will be delivered to other locations.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
• Project planning and design with regards to mechanical and process topics of CCPPs or other plants across all project phases up to commercial operation,
• Technical evaluation of supplier bids and support during procurement processes,
• Development and/or review of philosophies and descriptions for safe and efficient design and operation,
• Development and/or review of lead documents, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), plant layout drawings and cost estimates,
• Coordination with other engineering disciplines within and outside Uniper,
• Act as owner’s engineer representing Uniper’s interests through all engineering phases up to commercial operation,
• Management of internal and external project stakeholders, including project partners, contractors, and technical specialists.
Your profile
• Engineering degree level qualification (or equivalent), ideally in mechanical or process engineering,
• Significant relevant experience in engineering / owner’s engineering of CCPP plants, specifically preparation of conceptual designs, engineering studies and tender specifications,
• Experience of working in an international business environment and in selecting/leading/cooperating with engineering contractors and OEMs,
• Knowledge of relevant process engineering software tools (e.g. EBSILON, ProMax),
• Resilient team player with a high level of self-motivation,
• Business-fluent English language with good communication and presentation skills. Command of German/Dutch/Swedish language is a plus,
• Willingness to travel within UK and internationally.
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
1. Competitive salary
2. Personal development and Learning opportunities
3. Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
4. 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
5. Electric vehicle charging at our sites
6. In house Occupational Health Services
7. Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
8. Performance related benefits
9. Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
10. Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!