O&M Mechanical Technician

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RWE Generation UK is hiring a full-time, permanent O&M Mechanical Technician to join the resident Operations and Maintenance team at King’s Lynn Power Station. The role supports the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a 380 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant, which has a Capacity Market Agreement until at least 2035.

The technician will carry out and support mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, outage work, contractor activities and plant modifications. The role involves working independently and alongside Engineering and Outage teams, including during shutdowns and recommissioning. Out-of-hours and weekend work may be required during breakdowns and outages when business needs call for it.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 engineering qualification in a relevant discipline, such as BTEC, NVQ or ONC.
• Extensive experience in mechanical maintenance within the heavy, process or power industry.
• Knowledge and practical experience of applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, regulations and directives.
• Experience managing contracted work and delivering activities within agreed timescales.
• Competence with relevant business IT systems, including computerised maintenance management systems.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Self-motivated and flexible approach, with the ability to work with minimal supervision while supporting the wider team.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective maintenance strategies and complete routine mechanical maintenance activities.
• Perform first-line fault diagnosis and problem-solving in accordance with RWE procedures and applicable standards.
• Specify and procure spare parts in line with company policies, procedures and budget requirements.
• Manage outage work packages and ensure their safe completion to the required quality and timescale.
• Deliver work packages independently and with the Engineering and Outage teams, including during plant shutdowns and recommissioning.
• Provide mechanical discipline support during plant breakdowns and outages, including out-of-hours and weekend work when required.
• Plan, organise and supervise contractor maintenance activities, including managing maintenance contracts and on-site work.
• Engineer and deliver plant modifications in line with management of change processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the station.

Benefits

• Personal retirement savings plan.
• Life assurance worth four times the annual salary.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, calculated pro rata.
• Company private medical insurance for the successful candidate and their family.
• One professional membership subscription.
• Flexible benefits, including Critical Illness Cover, a Dental Plan, a Health Cash Plan, the Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, an Electric Car Lease Scheme, the option to buy additional annual leave and a retail savings scheme.
• Up to two volunteering days per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree