Hydro O&M Technician

Hydro O&M Technician

Location – Inverness or Fort William area

Contract Type – Permanent

Working Hours – Full time

Closing Date – 13 November 2024

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within our team delivering hydro turbine operations and maintenance, including fault finding, repairs, major component changes and troubleshooting, you will have a proactive mindset and can work within mechanical, electrical and civils environments. You'll be capable of working in isolation and solving problems with an analytical approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled, unscheduled, and proactive maintenance on hydro power stations, including fault finding, major repairs, and out-of-hours breakdown support.
• Perform outage work and repairs as needed, contributing to optimized performance and promoting hydro turbine technology benefits.
• Work independently or in small teams at remote sites, using technical equipment and manuals to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and C&I issues, ensuring Health and Safety standards are upheld.
• Analyze PLC and SCADA systems, make cost-effective maintenance decisions, and suggest design improvements to support continuous improvement.
• Operate and maintain specialized tools and equipment, including a company-provided 4WD vehicle, to manage risk in challenging environments.
• Maintain documentation and management systems (e.g., Madison, PRAD, SAP) and work towards qualifications such as Technical Officer, Safety Controller, and Safety Coordinator.

Knowledge & Skills

• Qualified technician or engineer in C&I, mechanical, or electrical disciplines, or a skilled apprentice.
• Proactive and hands-on, open to extensive training and career development opportunities.
• Skilled in independent problem-solving, workload planning, and analytical thinking.
• Knowledgeable and committed to health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Able to work flexibly across a large geographical area, including occasional overnight stays, and participate in a standby rota for weekend responses.
• Willing to support other sites and colleagues across Wales and England when needed.

What we will offer you

• An expected starting salary from £45,000 to £55,000 depending on experience and up to 10% annual bonus
• A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata
• Company Paid Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Enhanced parental leave from day 1 of you joining #TeamRWE – For primary care givers, weeks 1-29 will be fully paid and 30-39 paid via SMP. For secondary care givers, you’ll get 12 weeks of fully paid leave.
• One free professional membership subscription
• Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme
• Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing
• Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need
• Up to 2 days volunteering a year

To view a preview of our benefits site ‘YourHub’ and see some of the other benefits we have on offer please visit https://www.edenred.co.uk/campaigns/rwe-yourhub/index.html

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 88363, application period: 13.11.2024. Any questions? Lee.clark@rwe.com

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Equal Opportunities We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.