Operations and Maintenance Engineer

Role: Operations & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Birmingham, UK

I am looking for an Operations & Maintenance Engineer to join a leading business in advancing clean hydrogen production to support hydrogen-powered transportation across the UK.

Our client develop renewable energy-linked electrolysis plants, managing a project pipeline of 300MW. The company oversees the complete lifecycle of hydrogen projects, from planning to operation.

Role Overview:

This position is based at one of Europe’s largest green hydrogen refueling stations in the West Midlands. Responsibilities include:

• Maintenance & Documentation: Create and maintain necessary maintenance documents (WOC, RAMS) for safe operation, calibration, and repair of control systems (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic).
• Inspections & Repairs: Conduct preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on LV electrical plant and control equipment.
• System Management: Maintain records and schematics for control systems using the CMMS; understand P&IDs, loop diagrams, and wiring schematics.
• Improvements & Modifications: Recommend improvements to plant apparatus as needed.
• Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Team Support: Work with operations and maintenance teams to meet collective goals.
• Safety & Compliance: Follow all health, safety, and environmental protocols, keeping work areas organized and safe.

Requirements:

• Ideally will have experience as a technician in the industrial gases industry.
• Skilled in performing planned preventive maintenance following OEM guidelines.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents, including P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and control logic flow diagrams.
• Experienced in creating method statements, conducting risk assessments, and working within permit-to-work systems.