West Burton B is a highly flexible and efficient Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Plant combined with a large 49MW battery. Together, these technologies provide on-demand energy products, essential in supporting the UK’s changing grid landscape and transition to a low carbon economy. As an equal opportunity’s employer, West Burton Energy is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join West Burton Energy. Job Purpose / Overview Reporting directly to the Outage, Project and Reliability Manager, the Outage, Project and Reliability (OPR) Engineer is responsible for supporting the E&M function to achieve optimal station performance, availability and reliability through plant performance analysis, project delivery and maintenance execution. The successful applicant will play an integral role in supporting outage management, plant reliability analysis, delivering plant improvements from concept through to completion and the management of statutory maintenance. Operating Environment West Burton CCGT Power Station consists of three 440 MW multi shaft CCGT units and a 49 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The role requires the holder to work within their area of expertise and expand skills and knowledge to meet the growing needs of the business. This requires strong leadership credentials, self-motivation and a proactive approach in order to deliver a positive contribution to the successful operation of the plant. The post holder will be expected to make decisions and be held accountable for those decisions within the scope of their role. Framework & Boundaries The Outage, Projects & Reliability team consists of four West Burton Energy employees, and is supplemented with embedded contract staff when appropriate. The team is comprised of engineers and a manager. The role is responsible for managing external contractors and consultants both on and off site. The role is predominantly Monday to Friday (core), but weekend working may be required whilst delivering projects & outages (overtime). The role will be based onsite at West Burton B Power Station. Principal Accountabilities To support the Outage, Projects and Reliability Manager in delivering the CCGT outage management strategy which includes leading on areas of outage delivery where required. The role is responsible for supporting systems that enable safe and cost-efficient delivery of outages Working closely with the engineering and maintenance team to develop and sustain a high standard of plant and equipment reliability. The role supports the engineering and maintenance teams by assisting them with analysing improvement opportunities in existing site maintenance contracts using cost benefit analysis and risk evaluation techniques to identify where the optimum returns are for the business. Thereafter developing sound business proposals for progression with supporting evidence. Support the engineering and maintenance teams with implementation of plant modifications and engineering improvements either individually or through teamwork of internal/external resource. The role will take the lead for the full life cycle of the associated change programme ensuring key stakeholders are involved throughout. Oversight and influence of routine service/maintenance contracts management, including management of contractors Challenge current thinking and processes to seek alternative methods to continuously improve standards and develop sound business cases for consideration, ultimately driving plant improvements and performance The role is responsible for ensuring engineering excellence is achieved by compliance with statutory, regulatory and company guidelines and in accordance with appropriate quality. The role will also ensure engineering excellence and best practices within the station is shared across the appropriate teams. Provision of technical support to operations where required Knowledge & Skills Essential Strong understanding of legal and corporate requirements of managing safely. An understanding of appropriate health, safety and environmental legislation. Self-motivated with a proven record of driving continuous improvement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Strong team working ethics and collaboration. Strong IT skills with the ability to quickly learn and use bespoke business systems. Good understanding of latest asset management techniques. Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a small team. Willing to accept responsibility in support of the team Strong understanding of regulatory compliance with regards to asset integrity – PSSR, DSEAR etc. Qualifications & Experience Essential Engineering degree (or equivalent academic qualification) and/or proven experience in E&M of power generation or heavy industry. Proven experience in plant equipment, plant engineering and maintenance techniques, preservation of asset life, compliance management, budgetary and financial control, health, safety and environmental management and contract management. Experience of managing equipment subject to high hazard legislation such as DSEAR, COMAH and PSSR Experience in risk-based maintenance & inspection and its application to outage management Experience in reliability centered maintenance Experience in producing technical specifications and management of maintenance contracts Desirable Previous experience in CCGT Power Plants Previous experience in mechanical engineering IOSH Managing Safely Certificate or NEBOSH Certificate Membership of a relevant professional institution Project management qualification