Operations Technician in Fort William, Highland

Job Description

GC155: Operations Technician
Location: Fort William
Salary: Competitive

Overview:

Our well-established client are Water and Power engineers with experience from feasibility studies to design, project management and O&M.

They are looking for a multi-skilled Operations Technician with an electrical background (will also consider Control / PLC or HV Systems) to join a team that delivers mini projects, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and service programmes for clients across UK.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from ex-military personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will be able to work on a variety of Water and Power projects including: -

• Fault finding.
• Repair and maintenance activities.
• Hydraulic systems, turbines, motors, pumps, inverters.
• PLC control systems.
• HV electrical systems.

Work schedule:

• Regular travel and overnight stays to remote sites.
• Weekend work may be required occasionally.
• Paid overtime.
• Typical work cycle 5.5 / 7, or 11 / 14.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant technical qualification.
• 4 years+ experience working in the E&M service sector.
• Experience in a role which is “hands-on the tools” with the ability to use initiative.
• Proactive and ability to be flexible in a changing environment.
• Able to work independently, under pressure and in remote areas.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• A full driving licence.

Desirable / Optional:

• PLC Control/ SCADA or
• HV power Systems (AP or SAP) typically 11kV or 33kV or
• Experience working in the energy industry.

What we are offering:

• Competitive salary and paid overtime.
• The use of company van.
• Relocation assistance.

GC155: Operations Technician
Location: Fort William
Salary: Competitive