Overall Purpose of job
The overall purpose of this role is to safely maintain all plant and equipment for the H100 Hydrogen Production and Storage (P&S) site in Methil, Fife.

Key responsibilities

- A hands-on role that will cover mechanical, electrical and instrumentation fault finding, troubleshooting, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance, ensuring continuity of supply to our customers.

- Ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are met (SHE, DSEAR, COSHH, PSSR, SEPA etc) and that all planned preventative maintenance tasks and servicing are completed as per the schedule.

- In conjunction with the Process Operators, prepare plant and equipment for maintenance purposes, including safe isolation and reinstatement of plant (SIRP), issuing permits, and control of contractors.

- Continually contribute to the optimisation of the production processes.

- Strictly follow documented standard operating procedures.

- Lead and support improvements through CI initiatives and preventative actions.

- Drive and own root cause analysis completion.

- Oversee management of the on-site spares, ensuring that the store is well maintained and controlled.

- A key member of the on-site emergency response and standby team.

- Create and continually improve site operating procedures and documentation.

- Play an integral role in the safe and successful commissioning of the H100 project and transition to steady-state operations.


Expertise and experience
The technical skills and job knowledge/experience for this job are:

Essential
- Time-served E&I apprenticeship or demonstratable equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience as a Maintenance Technician (or equivalent) with in a high-risk manufacturing plant such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, etc.
- 18th Edition
- Compex 1-4
- Exceptional health and safety ethos.
- Highly competent in working with automated systems / SCADA.
- Experience undertaking maintenance activities for process plant and instrumentation.
- Highly competent with CMMS and planned preventative maintenance.
- A strong engineering/technical mindset.
- Experience of writing, developing and implementing local site operating procedures (SOP’s).
- Commutable distance to Methil.
- A full and valid driving licence.
- Highly computer literate.

Preferred
- Previous Hydrogen (or other gas) experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the gas network/industry.

- Inspection & Testing
- HV switching / authorised person
- Commissioning experience.
- Previous emergency response training.
- Contractor supervision and control of work, including issuing of permits, plant preparation, safe isolation & reinstatement of plant.
- Competent in working with PLC systems and general fault-finding on electrical circuits. Ideally, 18th Edition qualified (if electrically biased).
- Demonstratable experience of developing and supporting others, whether other engineers/technicians and/or site operators.


The essential personal attributes required for the role are as follows:
- Excellent communicator who works well as a part of a cohesive and supportive team.
- A ‘can-do’ mindset and self-starter, with an ability to identify and solve problems.
- Comfortable working alone as well as a part of a team.
- An individual who always thinks of SHE, Quality, Cost and Continual Improvement.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Always compliant with policies and procedures.
- You naturally take pride in your workplace and always maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and site hygiene.
- A desire to continue learning and openly shares knowledge and experience with others.
- Committed and flexible, with a willingness to undertake additional tasks to support the overall site goals.
- Passionate about the environment and sustainability.

This role will report to the H100 Production Engineering Manager who oversees the delivery of all upstream aspects of H100 Fife Production & Storage site.