About the role

Electrical Terminal Technician - LNG, Isle of Grain, Kent

This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding terminal, which is of strategic national importance to UK energy infrastructure and security of supply. We're the largest terminal in Europe and eighth largest in the world by tank capacity with a site that spans over 600 acres in total.

National Grid’s Grain LNG terminal in Kent recorded its busiest year on record in 2022. The facility, which enables ships to dock, offload and store Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) in its tankers, has seen 91 ships arrive on site in 2022 – 60 per cent more than in 2021.

As an Electrical Terminal Technician, you'll ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of Grain LNG’s Electrical assets through the efficient maintenance and operation of those assets. You'll also support and provide assistance in ensuring the effective day-to-day utilisation of resources and prioritisation of work within the tasks and projects allocated. This operation and maintenance allows the terminal to meet its requirements under the COMAH regulation.

In this role you’ll experience high-profile, high-impact projects while being supported by comprehensive training and development opportunities. You’ll play an active part in our exceptional engineering and contribute to building a more secure and sustainable future for energy.

Key accountabilities

• Undertake a range of duties on high pressure, cryogenic plant and equipment as required including maintenance, plant operation, site delivery of projects, commissioning, complex fault investigation, to ensure optimum efficiency, cost effectiveness, and safety as appropriate.
• Monitor contractors within their discipline or plant area ensuring the service they provide is delivered safely, on time, within agreed budgets and to appropriate levels of performance.
• Provide technical standby cover by means of rota and ensure emergency response readiness is in place to meet the requirement of EIMS.
• Be proactive in all aspects of the work programme or site operation communicating with the LNG Terminal Engineers and Assistant Engineers to enable the work programme or site operation to stay on track and be updated to maintain targets as necessary.
• Be responsible for electrical isolations prior to the safe setting to work from the permit team and carryout the role of site contact under the terminal permit system.
• Keep up to date with all site maintenance and operational records of all work activities and operations undertaken.
• Be a part of and support the construction and commissioning of new assets within the terminal identifying the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment as well as participating in the design of minor modifications, and the provision of technical support.
• Contribute to the development, review and update of emergency, security, safety, operational and environmental plans and procedures to ensure safe and cost-effective operation of plant and equipment.

About you

What we do isn’t just important – it’s essential. That’s why we look to train and recruit current – or potential – experts in their field. In this case, we’re looking for someone who has:

• A wide range of practical ability, knowledge and understanding of Electrical systems, encompassing switchgear, transformers, generators and motors.
• In-depth knowledge of electrical systems ranging from 24v up to 11kV.
• Competence in writing and understanding ISSOW safety documentation.
• The ability to understand and digest electrical schematic diagrams.
• Technical process and engineering knowledge relating to the safety aspects of a top tier COMAH site.
• Environmental knowledge in respect of day-to-day duties, together with proven ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Effective planning, resource management, communication and supervisory skills to achieve efficient completion of tasks.
• Efficiency at managing contractors and communicating with suppliers.
• HNC/Degree in an Engineering Discipline (or willingness to work towards this, with our support), NEBOSH or IOSH, COMPEX, or HV Operations Course.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary of £39,000 – £46,000 – dependent on capability.
• Established market supplement of £5,000 per annum.
• Shift allowance of 13.5%.
• Standby allowance of £374 per week of cover. This would be approximately £4,862 per annum – as you can expect to be on-call for around 13 weeks of the year.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 26 after two years’ service) plus statutory days.
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave – so long as it’s relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

National Grid Ventures is the competitive division of National Grid plc, one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. It operates outside of National Grid’s core regulated businesses in the UK and US where it develops, operates and invests in energy projects, technologies and partnerships to accelerate the development of our clean energy future.

National Grid Ventures’ diverse portfolio of flexible, low carbon and renewable energy businesses across the UK, Europe and US includes sub-sea electricity interconnectors, liquefied natural gas, battery storage, wind and solar power.

More information

This role closes on 19 April 2023 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. Interviews to be held week commencing 2 May.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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