Operations Engineer

Despre rol

Locaţia
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Newcastle up Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne
Lucru de la distanță ori birou
Birou / Doar șantier
Companie
Siemens Energy Limited
Organizație
Gas Services
Unitate operațională
Service Europe & Africa
Normă întreagă/normă parțială
Cu normă completă
Nivel de experiență
Profesionist cu experiență

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Operations Engineer is responsible for supporting all aspects of operation, maintenance and engineering activities related to the O&M & LTSA contracts at Hirwaun, Progress and Millbrook OCGT power plants. The role requires a suitable level of engineering and technical knowledge with the aim of providing safe and reliable operation of plant and equipment to meet the Client’s operational and commercial requirements.
 
The role will require a degree of flexibility, primarily covering remote control room activities on a shift working basis however may require providing support to the project site locations.
 
How You’ll Make an Impact
 
  • Responsible for monitoring and control of the plant operation on a continuous basis (24/7/365) such as plant shutdown and start-up, responding to alarms by taking appropriate the actions in a timely manner, BOA activity, National Grid instructions and daily plant operation. Maintaining and updating the Daily Operational Log.
  • Health, Safety and Environmental compliance, performing all work in compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety and environment.
  • Plant availability, compliance with O&M procedures, work plans and engineering procedures.
  • Execute plant shutdown and start-up procedures as required within the allocated timeframe, ensuring that the plant meets its generating requirements whilst operating in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Adherence to processes and procedures to enable efficient plant operation, including utilisation of technical documentation and drawings.
  • Ensure that the plant meets its generating requirements whilst operating in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Utilize computerized Plant & Asset Management System for Shift Log reporting, Fault Notification, Work Order and Work Plan Module management.
  • Liaison with customer and external parties for supply and distribution of power and gas.
  • Respond to National Grid and Trader routine and safety instructions.
  • Submission of REMIT, EDL & EDT information to accurately reflect the technical availability and remain in compliance with legislative governance.
  • Carry out T3000 logic modifications and implement simulations to ensure plant safety and reliability is maintained working within the guidelines of the company’s IBMS and quality systems.
  • Support the development and implementation of Siemens Energy Asset Care Programme including all associated processes and procedures (Asset Criticality Assessment, Data Engineering and CBM Concepts).
  • Support and assist with the production of and continuous development of operational excellence strategies and concepts to ensure alignment with Siemens Energy and the client’s business objectives.
  • Support Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effects Analysis processes into site occurrences and incidents as required.
  • Deputise for the Senior Operations Engineer in their absence.
 
What You Bring

  • Sound practical engineering and technical knowledge including applying principles, techniques, processes and procedures to achieve the safe operation and maintenance of the power station.
  • Power Generation / Heavy Industry operational experience.
  • Awareness and understanding of Health and Safety practices.
  • Self-motivated with ability to effectively prioritise workload.
  • Advanced Problem-solving skills
  • Good oral, written and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently record and report plant relevant and critical information and statuses.
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time in the UK, Ireland and/or Germany.

About the team

Our Gas Services division is dedicated to providing low-emission power generation through innovative services and decarbonization efforts. We focus on zero or low-emission power generation, encompassing all gas turbines, steam turbines, and generators under one roof. Our team is committed to exploring decarbonization opportunities through service offerings, modernization, and digitalization of our fleet, ensuring a sustainable future for energy generation.

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

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.

We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.

Siemens Energy offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more.



#LI-SG2