Plant Engineer

Job title: Plant Engineer

Location: Northwich, United Kingdom, CW9 7SE

Salary: up to £55,000 based on experience

Hours: 7:15am - 4:15pm, 37 hours per week, 2 days a week WFH

Permanent

About the Role: 

We are seeking a skilled Plant Engineer to join our team and contribute to the optimisation and availability of the Stublach Gas Storage Facility. This role involves troubleshooting and investigating process-related issues to ensure consistent and reliable plant operations.

Benefits:

Basic salary up to £55,000 based on experience
Option to join profit share scheme
Hybrid Working 2 days a week WFH
9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off  (opt-in)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company Enhanced Pension Scheme: 12% employer contribution (8% employee)
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave
Healthcare Cash Plan
On-site gym, lunch-time fitness classes and contribution towards active sports membership
EV charging ports on site
Key Responsibilities:

Provide process engineering and operational input for plant modifications.
Lead process changes and manage small CAPEX continuous improvement projects.
Conduct data analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements, emission reductions, and streamlined operations.
Monitor the operational performance of the facility, troubleshooting issues that impact plant availability and deliverability.
Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address equipment reliability concerns.
Use performance measures to define actions for improving operation, availability, and reliability, minimizing downtime and maximizing throughput.
Review and update operating procedures based on feedback from audits, incident reports, and operational investigations.
Document changes to gas plant systems via the Storengy UK Management of Change Procedure.
Liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including Maintenance, Engineering, Commercial, Performance Teams, National Grid, Environmental Agency, Health and Safety Executive, and Underground Storage Operators Group.
Assist in planning individual stream or full gas plant outages, considering isolation, purging, and venting requirements.

General Responsibilities:

Ensure compliance with procedures and maintain the highest personal, professional, and ethical standards.
Adhere to internal policies and procedures, as well as external regulations.
Develop and update relevant process operations documentation, including operating instructions, P&IDs, and Detailed Design Specifications.
Provide support for the Operations Manager, with delegated responsibilities during periods of absence.
Skills and Experience:

Consistent approach, ability to work autonomously, check the quality of work, and meet deadlines.
Minimum of 3 years' experience in an operational plant environment, preferably within a heavily regulated, high hazard industry (e.g., oil and gas, Upper Tier COMAH facility, power generation, chemicals, pharmaceuticals).
Ability to balance data analysis with feedback from front-line operators when making changes.
Initiative to improve the performance and efficiency of the Stublach facility.
Strong analytical skills to assess operational performance data and convert it into meaningful actions.
Clear and accurate communication skills, with the ability to deal with various key stakeholders.
Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritize tasks.
Personal Attributes:

Strong maths, data analysis, understanding of thermodynamics, and general IT skills. Proficiency in Excel is essential; knowledge of Power BI, SQL, and PI is desirable. Ability to quickly adapt and learn new systems.
Initiative in problem-solving and volunteering solutions.
Effective communication with colleagues and line managers to share information.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Focus on delivering actions that make a quantifiable difference.
Qualifications:

Chemical/Process Engineering Degree or equivalent (Essential)
Safety qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH) (Desirable)

Our clients are a lead player in the sustainable energy sector, this organization is committed to accelerating the transition toward a net zero economy by delivering environmentally friendly solutions that balance economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet.

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