Production Support Engineer

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers, and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

In this role, you’ll be supporting all production-related activities at the Galloway Hydro Scheme, ensuring the operation of plant and management of water resources is undertaken in a safe, environmentally compliant, efficient, and commercially optimal manner. The role will also support maintenance and project activities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Operating plant in accordance with operating procedures and within plant operating limits.
• Optimising generation schedules through efficient water management.
• Maximising generation value through short and long-term water storage planning, commercial risk assessment, and effective balancing mechanism operations.
• Undertaking critical systems testing and plant commissioning activities.
• Monitoring and recording plant performance data for reporting/analysis of key performance indicators e.g. EFOR, EPOR, Availability, and Mode Change Failure Rate.
• Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations and environmental licenses.
• Acting in the role of Safety Coordinator (up to and including Interconnected Systems), Authorised Person, and Work Sponsor for both the Galloway and Lanark Hydro Schemes.
• Implementing flood management procedures to minimise the impact of severe weather events, liaising as required with local authorities, emergency services, and other external agencies and stakeholders.
• Responding to emergency situations, implementing emergency response and business continuity procedures as required.
• Implementing routine testing of emergency procedures and participating in emergency preparedness audits and simulation exercises.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll need previous industrial experience in a plant operations, maintenance, or engineering role. This will be coupled with an HNC qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Ideally, you’ll also hold or be willing to work towards an IOSH (Managing Safely) certification.

Good computer literacy skills are required, including working knowledge of Safety Document Management and Works Management Systems. You’ll also have the ability to understand and modify detailed engineering drawings and plant O&M manuals.

Demonstrating a practical approach to fault finding and problem solving, you’ll also need strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively. You’ll have well-developed leadership and communication skills including the ability to effectively deliver plant situation reports to off-site personnel.

The role requires you to be comfortable working at height, in confined spaces, over water courses, and outdoors in all weather conditions. Due to the site location and on-call requirements of the role, you’ll need to hold a valid driving licence and live within 40 minutes of the site.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle:

• Salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• 15% on-target discretionary group performance-based bonus
• 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Single cover private medical insurance
• Pension scheme

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax, you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

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