Siemens Energy

A Snapshot of Your Day

You will be a part of the Operations & Maintenance team at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station, which is an HVDC Interconnector capable of transferring 2250MW of power between Scotland and North Wales.

You will provide customer support through planned and reactive maintenance activities on customer’s assets as per our contractual requirements. Planning and carrying work out efficiently and safely and that all records are kept up to date. Adhering to SHEQ and Siemens Energy processes and procedures continuously.

This is a challenging position and would suit applicants with a solid electrical engineering background, who are prepared to work in a flexible working environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure compliance with Work Specifications, Local Management Instructions, statutory Requirements, and Health & Safety policies.
• Conduct safety monitoring of Siemens Energy and contractor staff as needed.
• Plan, develop, and implement maintenance routines for all plant and equipment within the contract scope.
• Assist in developing existing and new processes to enhance service quality for customers.
• Ensure a safe working environment by acquiring or developing vital documentation such as Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Plan daily work, anticipate problems, and accomplish tasks to high standards of quality and time.
• Participate in a 24/7 standby rota and provide flexible support to on-call staff as required.
• Investigate and resolve faults, prepare reports to align with QA and customer requirements, and ensure all maintenance documentation is completed and uploaded in the Maintenance Management System.

What You Bring

• Preferably possess HNC/HND qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with experience in maintenance environments, industrial sites, or electrical substations.
• Have a good understanding of electrical systems and practical experience with electrical and mechanical installations.
• Capable of working independently and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficient in IT literacy, including MS Office and MS Project.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and Risk Management processes.

About the Team

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. 

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. 

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• 37 hour working week. Mon – Thur 08:00 – 16:30, Fri 08:00 – 13:00
• After an appropriate period of training and qualifications you will also provide emergency call out response as part of the maintenance team (part of a rotating Standby Rota for 1 site with substantial financial benefits, 1 week in 4 format)
• Excellent benefits including : standby payments, pension scheme (up to 10%), yearly bonus, authorisation payments, share matching scheme, optional private medical/dental care etc.
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Site based at Hunterston HVDC Converter Station, flexibility to occasionally attend other HVDC/Substations throughout the UK to assist with planned maintenance activities.