Job Description:          Control & Instrumentation Technician

Location:                      Immingham

Type of Contract:         Permanent

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 a Control & Instrument Technician based at VPI Immingham Power Station, North Lincolnshire.

Reporting to the E, C & I Maintenance Team Leader and working alongside the Instrument Lead you will be responsible for all the C & 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 C&I maintenance works at the site, including the preparation of method statements and Risk Assessments, as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure consistent high levels of housekeeping 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 VPI Immingham.
• Participate in the implementation of the Company Safety Rules.
• 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, and to the correct quality.
• Support and deliver the Process Safety KPI’s associated with areas of responsibility.
• Input into developing and managing budgets and costs.
• Undertake procurement activities within the Company policies and process.
• Participation in delivery of major and interim inspections and overhauls.
• Deliver hands-on maintenance activities on equipment.
• Ability to handle multiple work projects running together as the business need arises.
• Develop understanding of the business and site objectives.

THE PERSON

• Self-starter with the ability to organise own workload and prioritise own focus areas depending on plant/business needs.
• Desire, aptitude, and attitude to learn and develop and share your knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Embraces change and adapts to new situations / working methods.
• Flexible approach applying your skills to meet the business needs.
• Promotes business ethics with high regard to Safety and the Environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, including written reports.
• Aptitude for further business and technical training.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Apprenticeship trained in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Educated to HNC standard or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Experience in the power generation or other large-scale process industry (CCGT desirable).
• Good computer literacy skills.
• Experience in maintenance and fault-finding on Control Systems and instruments including testing and recommissioning.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management.
• Knowledge and experience of the principles of working safely and health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Understanding of engineering standards and legislation.
• Ability to work as part of a small team, supporting other disciplines with work planning and plant diagnostics.