Gas Service Technical Lead in Cambridge

The Opportunity

The Gas Service Technical Lead provides technical leadership and support for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of Gas farm and onsite gas storage facilities.

The role ensures the integrity, availability, and compliance of gas storage, handling, distribution, and associated control systems while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Technical Authority & Subject Matter Expertise
• Act as primary technical point of escalation and the technical authority for gas farm systems, equipment, and processes.
• Provide expert guidance on gas storage, transfer, distribution, pressure management, and associated utilities.
• Lead technical investigations, root cause analysis, and problem resolution for operational issues.
• Provide day-to-day technical support to gas farm operations and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot process, equipment, and control system issues to minimise operational disruption.
• Support the development of technical standards and best practices.
• Represent the gas farm during audits, inspections, and external technical reviews.
• Process Safety, Compliance & Risk Management
• Champion process safety, operational discipline, and adherence to relevant legislation, standards, and company procedures.
• Conduct technical auditing, regulatory compliance oversight.
• Ensure gas farm operations comply with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Support risk assessments, management of change (MOC), and safety reviews.
• Promote safe working practices and challenge unsafe conditions or behaviours.
• Asset Reliability & Maintenance
• Develop and maintain strategies to maximise equipment reliability and availability.
• Provide technical oversight for maintenance activities, inspection programmes, and equipment performance.
• Identify reliability risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Support lifecycle management of critical assets, including vessels, pipework, valves, compressors, pumps, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Operations Support
• Assist with operational planning, shutdowns, start-ups, and abnormal operating conditions.
• Ensure operating procedures and technical documentation remain accurate and effective.
• Engineering Projects & Continuous Improvement
• Support changes, modifications, and improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Lead or support technical improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, capacity, and sustainability.
• Support commissioning, testing, and handover of new or modified equipment.
• Identify opportunities for optimisation and cost reduction.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
• Act as a technical mentor to operational personnel.
• Share knowledge and promote technical excellence across the organisation.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE, and project teams.

Qualifications

• IOSH or NEBOSH Gas Safe Certification/Qualification
• Medi Gas Certification/qualification, desirable COMPEX awareness award/certification
• ATEX awareness award/certification
• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) awareness
• A level, O Level, GCSE; associate degree or undergraduate degree in business or science related field is preferred
• Forklift Certification preferred but not essential
• Spill containment, ADR, IATA, DOT, IMDG training preferred but not essential
• GMP/GLP training preferred but not essential
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies
• Technical Experience & Industry Knowledge – Extensive experience working with gas systems, gas storage, and distribution.
• Experience leading technical investigations and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience supporting hazardous operations, gas systems, pressure equipment, and process safety principles.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards, regulations, and asset integrity.
• Leadership, Communication and Collaboration – Previous experience mentoring associates is required.
• Leadership and decision-making.
• Ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Customer service focus and ability to work collaboratively.
• Safety, Risk & Compliance – Strong safety and risk awareness.
• Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Analytical & Technical Skills – Problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in data capture, analysis, and reporting, utilising various IT systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Able to adapt to emerging best practices and industry innovations.
• Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility – Identify opportunities to reduce gas losses and emissions.
• Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
• Promote environmentally responsible operating practices.
• Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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