SeniorFull TimeEN
Post handover the Energy Centre Shift Maintenance Engineer will form part of a growing shift team dedicated to the production of electricity and the operation and first line maintenance of the Energy Centre, consistent with the commercial needs of the business. Being able to demonstrate passion, self-assurance, integrity and trouble shooting skills are core elements of this challenging and rewarding role.
This role operates on a rotating day and night shift pattern and reports to the Energy Centre Shift Maintenance Team Leader.
Engineering Operations & Maintenance
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, including generators, fire alarms, and suppression systems etc. to ensure continuous operation.
Perform hands-on maintenance activities, inspections, and site walkthroughs to ensure good equipment condition and operational performance.
Monitor and respond to incidents, faults, or alarms using BMS, PMS, CMS, and other operational systems to support investigations.
Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance in line with site schedules.
Implement and adhere to the Permit to Work (PTW) and change management processes for all maintenance and critical works on shift. Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) are reviewed and applied.
Act as an Authorised Person (AP) (where applicable) for electrical switching activities
Ensure accurate operational records, including CMMS/CAFM data, incident reports, asset registers, maintenance logs, and service documentation.
Support alarm management, alarm clean-ups, and extraction of historical data.
Operate as a first responder during critical incidents, supporting fault diagnosis, isolation, escalation, and restoration.
Assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of corrective and preventative actions to reduce repeat failures.
Maintain tools, equipment, and assets in operational condition, including asset tracking and critical spares.
Support customer smart-hands requests as required.
Gain the necessary plant knowledge to start-up, shut down, maintain and re-configure prime power plant and associated equipment.
Monitor, diagnose and rectify operational problems and demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex plant problems.
Develop and contribute to detailed technical reports, procedures, and instructions for both internal and external communication.
Safety, Compliance & Procedures
Ensure all activities comply with HSE legislation, local regulations, and company policies.
Maintain a strong health and safety culture across the site.
Utilise monitoring systems (BMS, PMS, CMS) to support effective fault response, performance monitoring, and operational decision-making.
Be fully conversant with company policies, operating and emergency procedures, and initiate improvements to minimise risk and promote best practice.
Incident & Customer Management
Active team member for first-line response to site incidents, alarms, and system failures, including fault diagnosis, isolation, escalation, and restoration activities.
Support incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implementing corrective and preventative actions to reduce repeat failures.
Work closely with site teams and stakeholders on incident activities to ensure clear communication and service continuity to relevant end users.
Conduct site walkthroughs to maintain system performance and operational readiness. Raise concerns immediately for rectification action.
Reports directly to the Energy Centre Maintenance Team Leader.
Collaborates with internal engineering teams, contractors, and other site stakeholders.
No direct line management responsibilities.
Core Skills (Required)
Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
Collaborative approach to deliver team and operational objectives.
Strong problem-solving capability and continuous improvement mindset.
Continuous improvement focus, to enhance personal and team performance.
Promote a safe working culture and ensure all works are conducted with safety as a priority.
Qualifications
Recognised technical qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (e.g, NVQ Level, City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
Authorised Person / AP12 / AP15 or equivalent (Electrical) certification, or demonstrable experience operating as an AP under a formal Safety Rules system.
At least 2-yrs post qualification experience in a hands-on engineering or technical role with relevant industrial experience within power generation, data centre, manufacturing or related industry.
IT literate, including MS Office, CMMS/CAFM systems.
