EC&I Technician

THE ROLE: EC&I Technician

LOCATION: VPI Damhead Creek

THE CLIENT

VPI is a preeminent power company, part of the Vitol Group. With responsiveness and ability to act swiftly at its core, as well as breadth of experience that spans operations and trading, we are a system solver for the problems that must be resolved to enable the energy transition.

We are already one of the leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) operators in the UK, with assets across five locations capable of generating 3.3GW of power. Our efficient and flexible generation portfolio complements an increased use of renewables as part of the energy system, ensuring security of supply in the power grid.

At the same time, we are solving for decarbonisation of gas-fired dispatchable generation, as well as industrial clusters. For example, we are part of Humber Zero, a project to decarbonise critical energy intensive industry in the Humber. Humber Zero is a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on the south bank of the Humber Estuary. The large-scale decarbonisation project will remove up to 8-million tonnes per annum of CO2 at the Immingham industrial site within the next 7 years.  This represents a meaningful reduction in national CO2 emissions, while protecting local jobs and supporting the region’s economy.

Finally, we are anticipating the shift to zero-carbon storage technologies that will provide flexibility and stability in the energy system in the long term. We are building our portfolio in these areas, and creating a suite of services to suit corporate and grid needs.

VPI has an ambitious growth agenda. We are growing our portfolio in the UK and abroad. We can see an energy system that is changing rapidly and fundamentally. As a company that holds on to a system wide view and responds at pace, we see opportunity in this complex and fast-changing ecosystem.

THE POSITION

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced EC&I Technician based at Damhead Creek Power Station. You will be responsible for all EC&I maintenance related activities at the station. The post holder is required to plan, contract (including the management of contractors) and/or physically carry out EC&I maintenance works at the site, including the preparation of method statements and Risk Assessments, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of tasks within their level of competence. The following will be included:

• Ensure consistent high levels of House-keeping and Safety
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements particularly the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
• Prepare and manage required contracts in support of designated Station.
• Participate in the implementation of the Company Safety Rules as either Competent Person or Authorised Person (in accordance with development matrix) in order to ensure that safety from the system is achieved.
• Deliver service and maintenance Best Practice across at designated site.
• Manage contracts and provide supervision of designated people during plant overhauls.
• Proactive and creative approach to fault diagnosis and problem solving.
• Provide support on a 24/7 basis and ensure maintenance plans and targets for the team are achieved safely, on time, at or below budget, to the correct quality and within the environmental limits of the station.
• Support and deliver the Process Safety KPI’s associated with areas of responsibility.
• Develop understanding of the business and Station objectives.
• Input into developing and managing budgets and costs.
• Undertake procurement activities within the Company policies and process, including developing technical specifications.
• Participation in delivery of major and interim inspections and overhauls at designated UK Thermal site, managing contracts and contractors in accordance with commercial requirements.
• Deliver hand on maintenance activities on EC&I equipment & systems.
• Maintain interfaces with suppliers, contractors and other parties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including written reports.
• There is an expectation for occasional travel to each site to undertake work activities as the business requires.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The following are essential:

• Experience in the maintenance of a CCGT plant or in large-scale process industry, and
• Educated to HNC standard or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.

The following are desirable:

• IOSH Entry Level Qualification to Managing Safely.
• Demonstration of team working skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management
• Knowledge and experience of the principles of working safely and health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Focused on achieving results and keen to develop skills
• Self-motivated with a flexible approach.
• Ability to support other disciplines mechanical with work planning and plant diagnostics.