C&I Engineer

Role: C&I Engineer

Location: Immingham (Northeast Lincolnshire)

Salary: £55-61K + Bonus + Pension + Healthcare

The client

VPI is a preeminent power company, part of the Vitol Group. With responsiveness and ability to act swiftly at its core, as well as breadth of experience that spans operations and trading, we are a system solver for the problems that must be resolved to enable the energy transition.

We are already one of the leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) operators in the UK, with assets across five locations capable of generating 3.3GW of power. Our efficient and flexible generation portfolio complements an increased use of renewables as part of the energy system, ensuring security of supply in the power grid.

At the same time, we are solving for decarbonisation of gas-fired dispatchable generation, as well as industrial clusters. For example, we are part of Humber Zero, a project to decarbonise critical energy intensive industry in the Humber. Humber Zero is a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project on the south bank of the Humber Estuary. The large-scale decarbonisation project will remove up to 8-million tonnes per annum of CO2 at the Immingham industrial site within the next 7 years.  This represents a meaningful reduction in national CO2 emissions, while protecting local jobs and supporting the region’s economy.

Finally, we are anticipating the shift to zero-carbon storage technologies that will provide flexibility and stability in the energy system in the long term. We are building our portfolio in these areas and creating a suite of services to suit corporate and grid needs.

VPI has an ambitious growth agenda. We are growing our portfolio in the UK and abroad. We can see an energy system that is changing rapidly and fundamentally. As a company that holds on to a system wide view and responds at pace, we see opportunity in this complex and fast-changing ecosystem.

The Position

A vacancy has arisen for a C&I Engineer to work on a permanent basis at Immingham Power Station. The role is being offered on a full-time permanent basis and reports into the C&I Group Head.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be expected to undertake a wide range of tasks within their level of competence. The following will be included:

• Experience in the Control and Instrumentation at COMAH and/or large Industrial processes (Power Generation desirable).
• Occasionally supporting other assets within the VPI fleet on control and instrumentation systems.

• Directly involved in the control of risks associated with SIL systems/Obsolescence/Cyber security/DSEAR utilising your project management ability.
• Assist with maintenance activities as and when required to keep plant operational.
• Accountable for the Health & Safety, Environmental and legislative compliance of C&I assets.
• Problem Solving and investigation into failures and deterioration mechanisms.
• Preparation of technical specifications and execution of site C&I projects safely and within budget. Preparation for C&I maintenance contracts and work.
• Design Authority for discipline engineering modifications.
• Responsible for the development of Risk Based Maintenance (RBM) Strategies for C&I Assets.
• Responsible for networking and gaining knowledge of new technologies within C&I asset management and implementing where appropriate.
• Providing technical direction to Maintenance and Operations personnel.
• Budget responsibility for activities, projects etc. under their control.
• A key member of the Engineering Department.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A Chartered Engineer with a primary degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering or HND qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the Power Generation industry.
• Functional safety professional with experience of following the 61511 lifecycle and demonstrating compliance to HSE.
• Experience in the Cyber Security design and requirements.
• Advanced understanding of measurement techniques and associated standards.
• NEBOSH / IOSH or similar H&S qualification/certificate.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g., health & safety, environment and employment law.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management.
• Understanding of engineering standards and legislation.