Production Technician

1 week ago

Rochester, United Kingdom Morson Talent Full time

THE CLIENT

VPI is a UK-based power company, providing energy to the National Grid. We are part of the UK's pathway to Net Zero, complementing the increase in renewable energy to power homes and businesses. Our portfolio includes CCGT, OCG and CHP Power plants as well as hydrogen and carbon capture projects to help lower emissions and develop a future for decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible generation in the UK.

THE POSITION
An opportunity has arisen for a Production Technician, at VPI DHC. The Production Technician will be responsible for the safe operation of the power plant. Including the release of all plant and
equipment, and performing first line maintenance and fault finding on a complex power plant. The Production Technician will actively develop his/her skills and assist in the development, training and coaching of other technicians especially in process operations.

The position requires flexible working arrangements when required and call-out if necessary. The main role is to operate plant equipment that is currently installed and operational at DHC by:

Assisting the Production and Engineering teams on projects to improve, reliability, flexibility and replacement of assets
Undertake roles and responsibilities as defined in Management Instructions during planned and unplanned Maintenance events
Support, short, medium and long term strategies to improve Operation efficiencies
Undertake works inclusive of Control and Supervision of Contractors and develop work specifications as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and maintain the plant at the power station in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Contribute to the development of procedures and working practices to ensure the continued safe, efficient and cost-effective operation and development of the site.
Ensure records of the site work activities are recorded in accordance with VPI policy and procedures within the Maintenance Management System.
Oversee activities carried out by contractor staff as appropriate.
Undertake and oversee where necessary all operation, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair and calibration work in accordance with a safe system of work, to ensure optimum performance, reliability and safety of personnel and equipment.
Respond and to recover the process from unplanned shutdowns whilst ensuring full compliance with the Sites procedures and safe systems of work.
Operate and carry out first line maintenance.
Active participation during Maintenance and Testing of Functional Safety Systems.
Provide support to Management Team & Maintenance department.
Assist in the implementation of the site business plan.
Proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving and reporting.
Support and deliver the Process Safety KPI’s associated with areas of responsibility.
Implementation of operational routines (PM’s) to achieve optimum plant availability.
Plan and organise activities of self and peers for weekly work routines to achieve effective use of available resources.
Identify plant improvements and modifications.
Report and communicate defects, solutions and conclusions from routine and non-routine activities.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Craftsman level, preferably Technician level vocational qualification in relevant engineering discipline e.g., Mechanical, Control & Instrumentation, electrical and/or electronic engineering or lead production in a chemical or similar discipline.
Minimum HNC or equivalent, in relevant discipline as above.
Minimum 3-years’ experience in the maintenance or operation of similar equipment with respect to steam systems, turbines, pumps, valves, control systems, high voltage distribution etc.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., health & safety, environment. Preferably with IOSH 'Managing Safely' qualifications
The Production Team Technician will be competent to undertake the following:

Responsible for correctly scheduling gas nominations and operating plant safely, efficiently and with due diligence to meet VPI commercial and third party requirements. This activity in conjunction with VPI Energy Management is vital to the economic success of the facility.
Generate the required WOC/Permit-to-Work to enable him/her to perform first line maintenance operations and maintain records thus maximising the availability of equipment; the identification and reporting of equipment defects and anomalies within the maintenance management system.
Re-commissioning of plant and equipment following maintenance.
Ensure abnormal occurrences are reported to the Management and Maintenance teams.
Prepare equipment for planned and breakdown maintenance and shall return equipment to service in a safe and orderly manner.
Accurate monitoring and diligence in gas quality and metering.
In emergency situations conduct role as Incident Controller until relieved by the appropriate authority. Thereafter they will be a member of the emergency and incident response team dealing with first line response.
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