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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