Main characteristics
- Location
- Hertfordshire
- Company
- MC Technical Recruitment Ltd
- Salary
- £56800 - £59000/annum bonus, pension
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Engineering
Job summary
Production Technician Power StationExcellent salary on offer + shift pay + bonus + benefits
Hertfordshire
MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Production Technician / Shift Technician to join the operations department of a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station in Hertfordshire just north of London. The Production Technician will be responsible for starting, stopping and monitoring the plant via a DCS system to ensure the site meets its operational targets in a safe and efficient manner.
As a Production Technician you will be responsible for:
Starting, stopping, and monitoring gas and steam turbines, heat recovery steam generators, pumps, water treatment plant and heat exchangers via a DCS control system
Diagnose plant related problems and perform basic first line maintenance tasks reporting any defects to the Shift Team Leader
Conduct operational routines and routine plant testing activities
Manage and supervise contractors
Undertake specific projects and work activities to develop skills and knowledge of the plant
Conducting all activities with the highest regard for health and safety
To be considered for this role you should have:
Operational experience gained in a heavy process environment that involves the generation of high-pressure steam e.g. power generation, chemical, refinery, CHP etc. Merchant and Royal Navy Engineers with significant watchkeeping experience will be considered (Petty Officer / 3rd Engineer level and above)
A relevant engineering qualification such as ONC/NVQ Level 3 as a minimum
The ability to support other engineering disciplines (mech, elec or C&I) with work planning and plant diagnostics
An adaptive approach to working routines and willingness to work on a shift pattern that involves day work and 12 hour shifts
Salary & benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading business in the power generation sector. The role comes with the following:
A competitive basic salary up to £46,800
A shift allowance of £10,000
A south east allowance of £2,100
Site bonus scheme
A further 3 yearly bonus worth up to £1,500 per year
Life insurance
Pension scheme
Benefits: bonus, pension