Station Maintenance Engineer in Coleshill

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Hours of work are on a 4-on/4-off ROTA, rolling three shifts covering 24 hours/day/365:

• Early: 06:00–14:30 (inc. 30 min handover)
• Late: 14:00–22:30 (inc. 30 min handover)
• Night: 22:00–06:30 (inc. 30 min handover)

Cover for sickness and holiday via team overtime.

Looking for highly motivated Station Maintenance Technician (SMT) with experience in LNG (liquefied natural gas), cryogenic industrial gases, hazardous areas, pressure systems, and expertise in rotating machinery, service maintenance and commissioning to work on Open Access LNG Refuelling Station. The candidate’s primary responsibility will be to carry out planned and corrective maintenance activities and supervise site operations. They will be responsible for ensuring safety and regulatory compliance at the station at all times, taking ownership of the site during their shift, and ensuring the safe operation and reliability of the equipment.

My client is a market-leading renewable fuel supplier working to help UK truck fleets reduce their carbon emissions and achieve Net-Zero. Bio-LNG and Bio-CNG are expected to play a crucial role in decarbonising the heavy-freight industry, growing nearly twentyfold since the start of 2019. The business has recently received an investment from major energy company BP to expand its network of refuelling facilities in the UK. Its focus over the following years will be on delivering open-access green fuel hubs and depot-based LNG/LCNG stations.

The primary objectives of this role will be:

• Perform planned preventative, statutory and safety-critical maintenance to maximise uptime and compliance.
• Minor breakdown repairs, corrective maintenance, including but not limited to the replacement of dispenser components, station resets, lowering tank pressures and other equipment and facilities maintenance.
• Adhere to Safety Management System (SMS).
• Act as on-site First Responder, support first aid and coordinate with the Remote Monitoring Centre (RMC).
• Recording of all maintenance activities on CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Software).
• Supervise contractors, issue permits, and conduct isolations for safe working.
• Management of site spares and equipment, including stock take and order replenishment of spares through our internal processes and reporting back to Maintenance Coordinator.
• Diagnose and escalate faults in collaboration with RMC, Engineers and O&M Technicians.
• Record and investigate incidents and near misses in line with HSSE procedures.
• Assist customers with refuelling issues and perform commissioning fills (first/warm fills).
• Monitor and enforce safe refuelling practices and correct PPE use.
• Manage traffic and customer flow during outages.
• Collaborate with SMTs across shifts and sites to share learnings and optimise performance.
• Support Operations Manager in regularly reviewing operational performance and issues at the site.
• Supervise Bulk Tanker deliveries and LNG Stock management. Recommend tank levels and prioritise tank filling.

Required Experience:

• Experience as a Maintenance/Service Technician in the process industry or a similar industrial setting.
• Technician/engineer with recognised diplomas or equivalent, relevant technical certifications or vocational training in maintenance or a related field is a plus.
• Strong understanding of rotating machinery and process equipment, including compressors, pumps, valves and control systems.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting P&IDs, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Experience with using maintenance tools, diagnostic equipment, and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High commitment to safety in hazardous environments.

Additional Experience may include:

• Understanding and experience of LNG/CNG refuelling stations.
• Knowledge and understanding of cryogenic principles, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics is a plus.
• Familiarity with PSSR, ATEX, and relevant engineering regulations.

Required Capabilities:

• Risk-aware with a safety-first mindset and sound understanding of risk mitigation.
• Strong team player, self-starter, adaptable to operational needs of the business.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise under pressure.
• Good communication skills, able to liaise with contractors, customers and colleagues.
• Good writing and communication skills.