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Production Technician - Power Station

Job Posted: 7 days ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 62,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Production Technician – Power Station

Up to £62,000 + bonus (up to 20%) + benefits

West Sussex, South Coast

SCINERGY Recruitment are looking for a Production Technician / Operations Technician to join the operations team at a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station on the South Coast.

This is a shift-based operational role responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a modern power station, using both DCS systems and field-based monitoring to optimise performance and ensure plant availability.

The role sits within a structured operations team and works closely with the Production Team Leader to deliver day-to-day operations and continuous improvement across the station.

Key responsibilities:

  * Operate the plant safely and efficiently in line with operational targets and site procedures

  * Support the Production Team Leader in all production activities

  * Start, stop and monitor gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, pumps and auxiliary systems via DCS

  * Diagnose plant issues, analyse performance and carry out first-line fault finding

  * Conduct operational routines, plant testing and performance checks

  * Undertake maintenance tasks within competence and escalate defects where required

  * Supervise contractors and ensure safe working practices on site

  * Support implementation of company and station policies and ensure full HSE compliance

  * Carry out safety, behavioural and compliance audits on contractors and site staff

  * Communicate with management and National Grid to support REMIT obligations and load profile requirements

  * Participate in improvement projects and ongoing technical development

Candidate requirements:

  * Minimum HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or similar engineering discipline

  * At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant industrial or power generation environment (CCGT, CHP, refinery, chemical, etc.)

  * Merchant Navy / Royal Navy engineers considered (Petty Officer / 2nd Engineer level or above with watchkeeping experience)

  * Strong understanding of HSE legislation and safe systems of work

  * Ability to support multi-discipline teams with diagnostics and work planning

  * Strong analytical and fault-finding skills, able to perform under pressure

  * Computer literate with good communication and reporting ability

  * Organised, self-motivated and comfortable working on a 12-hour shift pattern

Package:

  * Competitive basic salary up to £48,000

  * A shift allowance of £12,500

  * South East allowance of £2,000

  * A 20% bonus opportunity

  * A further 3 yearly rolling bonus

  * Private medical insurance

  * Income protection

  * Life assurance

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click apply now

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