An exciting opportunity for a Qualified Engineer to join our Engineering Support team, delivering engineering projects at our Connah's Quay site. This role, reporting to the Engineering Support Team Leader, is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward looking team in an inclusive, supportive environment. You will support the delivery of mid to long term engineering strategies that focus on the health and performance of the station. These projects cover all aspects of engineering discipline.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- Proactive qualified Engineer to support the delivery of medium and long-term engineering strategies at Connah’s Quay Power Station, to ensure its long-term engineering health & performance.
- Identifying and implementing improvements in plant and engineering practices, this is a flexible role which requires the role holder to plan, coordinate and deliver technically complex projects to provide safe, sustainable solutions which maximise commercial benefit. You will also have contract management responsibilities and will be expected to develop contract specifications & safely manage engineering contracts and teams.
- Working with Engineering teams to ensure reliability and maintainability of new and modified plant, you will participate in the development of design, quality, installation & acceptance tests and will influence the design and development of commissioning plans.
- You will be expected to understand, and use recognised investigative and operational excellence tools, i.e. root cause analysis, to develop and deliver measurable improvements within your area of expertise.
- Contributing to the business planning process, you will be expected to build costs for specific projects and develop project narrative. Liaising with Uniper Technology Group and diverse site & fleet teams, stakeholder management & engagement, together with a sound awareness of new developments & best practice, will be key.
Your profile
- A degree (or higher) qualification in an associated subject – Engineering, Science, Energy Economics or similar. A HNC together with extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
- An applied understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation and standards and a positive safety mind set possessing the ability to drive the correct safety culture in others, supported by a safety management qualification (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health – Managing Safely / National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health Certificate).
- Demonstrable track record of developing & delivering technically complex projects with the ability to plan, prioritise and deliver to time, cost & quality.
- A proven ability to identify and analyse complex situations by isolating key issues evaluating relevant data and drawing appropriate conclusions to deliver results.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work across functions.
- A structured and engaging aptitude for contractor management, forming enduring working relationships and identifying win-win solutions.
- The confidence to challenge established practices and deliver imaginative solutions.
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment. Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager
dominic.lindsey@luniper.energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type: Unlimited Working Hours: Full time Start Date: ASAP Deadline: Salary: £49,000 - £60,000
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
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