Electrical Technician (Temporary) in Hemel Hempstead

At BPA, we’re proud to be jointly owned by BP and Shell - two of the world’s leading oil majors. This whole-team focus allows us to deliver industry-leading hydrocarbon transport and storage solutions while providing the personal touch that only a united team can offer!

We are committed to the development and growth of everyone in our team. Our leadership is invested in ongoing training, professional qualifications, and mentoring to help staff reach their full potential. For example, we offer regular technical training, support for gaining industry-recognised certifications, and opportunities to take on new responsibilities or lead projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the integrity of electrical systems ensuring compliance with company and statutory requirements and in response to breakdowns.
• Overseeing and developing a system which implements and records the completion of maintenance and inspection on plant and equipment at allocated locations.
• Performing other maintenance and operational tasks on COMAH Top Tier storage terminals and pipeline systems operated by BPA.
• Providing maintenance and inspection services to maintain 98% plant availability targets within COMAH Top Tier and Lower Tier storage terminals and pipeline systems operated by BPA.
• Participating in an out-of-hours call-out roster for troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on a 24/7 basis.
• Delivering planned and corrective maintenance and inspection tasks at allocated sites in accordance with set targets including the upkeep of the computerised maintenance management systems and plant history files.
• Fulfilling the role of Authorised Electrical Person including authorisation for High Voltage working.
• Supervising colleagues and contractors in safe systems of work, including risk assessment and gas testing procedures.
• Identifying and preparing work scopes and justifications for engineering project works to enhance, modify or replace existing plant and equipment ensuring integrity is maintained and equipment is supportable.
• Acting as a focal point for engineering projects having an input into design and installation works to ensure projects are planned and completed with due regard to requirements for safety and operations.
• Attaining and maintaining COMPEX competency to be authorised to work on Ex rated electrical equipment in compliance with DSEAR / ATEX legal requirements and company standards.
• Attaining and maintaining competency as an authorised person to work on electrical power and control systems including High Voltage/Low Voltage with responsibility to produce and approve switching plans and isolation plans.
• Completing and supervising maintenance, fault finding and repair on all EC&I systems within operational sites.
• Completing fault finding on mechanical systems within competency limits including 24/7 breakdown response.

Basic Salary: £40,000 + standby + overtime + company van.

Requirements:

• Proficient knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations including awareness of requirements for hazardous area electrical equipment and High Voltage systems.
• A recognised professional qualification in a relevant electrical discipline to NVQ level 3 or equivalent standard.
• Recent experience of completing ‘hands-on’ maintenance and fault finding on electrical plant and equipment.

Benefits include:

• Company Van
• Laptop & Phone
• Standby allowance
• Overtime
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer, minimum 2% employee contributions)
• Annual Company Bonus (up to 12% plus an additional 6% for standout performance)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme

Diversity & Inclusion: Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.