ROC Engineer

Sheffield
10 months ago
Applications closed

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Candidates must demonstrate a passion for zero emission / renewable energy

  • Candidates must be Degree qualified within Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering equivalent degree

  • Open to electrical and process engineering backgrounds

  • Strong problem-solving abilities, the ability to assess risks and the capability to make informed decisions under pressure. Proactive mindset, with the ability to identify process improvements and implement impactful changes

  • Experience in both operating and remote fault finding of industrial assets

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

  • Ideal candidate must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, results-oriented and operate well in a multicultural/multidiscipline teams

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and experience with operational management software (e.g field service lightning)

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Join our Remote Operating Centre (ROC) at our office in Sheffield. Our ROC centralises our ability to remote monitor and operate our Hydrogen Powered Unit product range - Join a team who drive daily operations through real-time monitoring, reporting and assure 24/7 remote operation services with high level of performance

  • Responsible for monitoring HPU assets and identifying potential issues, and work closely with other teams to resolve any issues in a timely manner

  • Ability to proficiently operate power assets (processing incoming fault notifications, providing remote diagnostics & troubleshooting). When remote troubleshooting is not effective, contact our on-call field engineers (providing advanced technical support)

  • Shift will initially work days only with the expectation to move onto a 24/7 shift pattern.

  • Provide internal and customer operational support during shift times (e.g contacting suppliers out of hours, liaising with site teams and customers)

  • Monitor hydrogen fuel usage and reporting, planning & scheduling team when deliveries need to be coordinated. Performing remote shutdowns on HPUs for hydrogen deliveries

  • Monitoring operational performance indicators, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing efficient processes to enhance productivity and achieve operational targets

  • Execute emergency response plans, including contingency plans for equipment failures or accidents, to minimise downtime and mitigate risks

  • Data acquisition, analysis, and technical reporting

    What We Will Give You in Return:

  • A competitive salary

  • Annual Bonus Scheme

  • Up to 8% matched pension contribution

  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (holiday entitlement also raises 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days)

  • Enhanced sick pay

  • Enhanced family leave pay

  • A career within a rapidly growing company

  • Private healthcare and dental cover

  • Death in Service Benefit at 4x base salary

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health Advantage

  • Bike2Work Scheme

  • Exposure to exciting projects within film, TV, and other sectors working to decarbonize their operations

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