Site Electrical Engineer

Exciting Opportunity: Site Electrical Engineer- in Stublach Natural Gas Storage site in Cheshire

About Storengy UK

Storengy UK is a subsidiary of ENGIE, we developed and now operate the Stublach Natural Gas Storage site in Cheshire, the largest onshore in the UK.

We are actively participating in the energy transition and supporting the UK government strategy to reach net zero by 2050. We have set our own carbon neutral target of 2025. A strategy to develop biomethane production in the UK and an ambition to create and operate hydrogen storage further support these targets.

About the role

Storengy UK are recruiting for a Site Electrical Engineer to be based in Cheshire. This is a Permanent role, working full time Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

Purpose of this role

The purpose of the role is to ensure the safe operation of Stublach's electrical and gas plant assets, safeguarding personnel and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions and to comply with safety rules, procedures, regulations, legislative guidelines and codes of practice.
• Prepare and be responsible for switching schedules and carry out switching routines for the Stublach site.
• Take ownership for the issuing and receiving of safety documents relating to switching activities.
• Liaise with Scottish Power and arrange switching operations at the 132 KV Lostock Sub-Station, understanding their electrical distribution maintenance activities and the implications for the Stublach site.
• Monitor and arrange the electrical training for the Gas Plant Technicians.
• Support to the Operations & Maintenance Teams in areas of Electrical Engineering
• Lead on defining the maintenance requirement of electrical equipment on site, considering cost criticality, strategic electrical spares and safety to ensure operational compliance and efficiencies are maintained.
• Support the Gas Plant team for the project phase 2 handover, with a specific focus on electrical systems and MAN Compressors, and the handover acceptance criteria.
• Support the development and subsequent ownership of the MAN Contract, with particular focus on the electrical aspects such as the motor and ABB drive
• Deliver operational based electrical improvements that minimise downtime / maximise plant availability and gas plant reliability
• Define outage plans for electrical systems, taking responsibility for the any electrical based outage works

Key Requirements

• Experience of operating and maintaining electrical systems up to 132kV.
• Extensive experience in operations/maintenance of processing plants/equipment, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Ability to deal with complex and sometimes ambiguous/conflicting data.
• Excellent problem-solving skills particularly for technical problems and ability to deliver solutions.
• Ability to manage a varied workload with conflicting priorities.
• Ability to communicate with both internal and external parties to ensure smooth and safe functioning of activities.
• Adopts a consistent approach, checks the quality of work and meets deadlines
• Flexibility and resilience to overcome setbacks/obstacles
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

What benefits we offer?

Flexible Working

We understand the importance of work-life balance and recognise that everyone is striving to find the perfect one between work and home life. That's why we offer a hybrid working model that combines the convenience of remote work with the benefits of collaborating in a professional office environment. You'll have the flexibility to work from home part of the time, allowing you to optimise your productivity while enjoying a comfortable work setup. We also offer an option to opt-in, 9-day working fortnight, every other Friday off.

Bonus Programme

We reward your hard work and dedication with a competitive bonus programme that recognises and values your contributions. Your efforts are appreciated and directly reflected in your financial rewards.

Life Assurance

We prioritise your peace of mind by offering life assurance coverage. You can feel confident knowing that your loved ones will be protected in the event of the unexpected.

Income Protection

Your financial security matters to us. Our income protection benefits ensure that you have a safety net in place, providing a valuable source of income if you're unable to work due to illness or injury.

 Employer Pension Contribution

We invest in your future by contributing to your pension plan. You can enjoy the confidence and peace of mind that comes with knowing that you're building a solid foundation for your retirement.

Healthcare Cash Plan

Your well-being matters to us, which is why we provide a healthcare cash plan. You'll have access to a range of healthcare benefits, including reimbursement for medical expenses, dental and optical care, and more. Take care of yourself and your family's health without financial worries.

Gym

We offer a comprehensive wellness package that includes an on-site gym, lunch-time fitness classes, and contributions towards active sports memberships, ensuring our employees have the resources and opportunities to stay active and healthy

 myENGIE

We offer a range of flexible benefits to employees alongside hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts through myENGIE.

Diverse Employer

ENGIE’s purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions, and we know that the most successful businesses are the most sustainable ones. Diversity, equity and inclusion is key to sustainability and success and our goal is to attract, engage and retain the best talent, bringing the best thinking to our business from inside and outside of our industry. Our ambition is to make sure everyone at ENGIE feels valued, respected and included. We know that diverse teams have more creativity, imagination, innovation and problem solving capabilities, so we are committed to tackling inequalities and creating a diverse and inclusive business.

Equal Opportunity

We're an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. During the application process you will be asked to complete an equality questionnaire on a voluntary basis and any data we collect will be treated confidentially and used for evaluation purposes only. This helps us understand our audience so we can make sure we are doing everything we can to attract a diverse range of people and ensure our recruitment processes are fair and inclusive.