Terminal Technician (Control & Instrumentation)

About the role

Terminal Technician (Control & Instrumentation) - Grain LNG, Isle of Grain, Kent

Grain LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas), located on the Isle of Grain in Kent, is currently being expanded to store and deliver enough gas to meet up to 33% of UK gas demand. 

As we shift towards electricity produced from renewables, gas is still playing a key part in the energy transition, keeping the lights on and homes warm. Last year was our busiest ever, with 102 ships providing enough energy for 6.8 million UK homes. LNG helps balance the intermittency of renewables - strengthening security of supply.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Terminal Technician (Control & Instrumentation), to ensure the continued safe and reliable operation of Grain LNG’s assets through the efficient maintenance and operation of those assets and to support and provide assistance in ensuring the effective day-to-day utilisation of resources and prioritisation of work within the tasks and projects allocated.

At National Grid Ventures, we don’t just ask our people to deliver to the highest standards. We also support them to be the best they can be. Accredited training programmes and personal development courses are a part of life here at Grain LNG. So join us, and bring energy to life.

Key accountabilities

• Undertake a range of duties on high pressure, cryogenic plant and equipment as required including maintenance, plant operation, site delivery of projects, commissioning, complex fault investigation, to ensure optimum efficiency, cost effectiveness, and safety as appropriate.
• Monitor contractors within their discipline or plant area ensuring the service they provide is delivered safely, on time, within agreed budgets and to appropriate levels of performance.
• Provide technical standby cover by means of rota and ensure emergency response readiness is in place to meet the requirement of EIMS.
• Be proactive in all aspects of the work programme or site operation communicating with the LNG Terminal Engineers and Assistant Engineers to enable the work programme or site operation to stay on track and be updated to maintain targets as necessary.
• Keep up to date with all site maintenance and operational records of all work activities and operations undertaken.
• Be a part of and support the construction and commissioning of new assets within the terminal identifying the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment as well as participating in the design of minor modifications, and the provision of technical support.
• Contribute to the development, review and update of emergency, security, safety, operational and environmental plans and procedures to ensure safe and cost-effective operation of plant and equipment.
• Assisting in the training and development of apprentices and craftspeople.

About you

• A wide range of practical ability, knowledge and understanding of cryogenic assets systems, encompassing control and instrumentation engineering. Technical process and engineering knowledge relating to the safety aspects of a top tier COMAH site.
• Environmental knowledge in respect of day-to-day duties, together with proven ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Sound understanding of National Grid’s operational policies, procedures and processes
• Effective planning, resource management, communication and supervisory skills to lead large groups of staff to achieve efficient completion of tasks.
• Demonstrate a self-help approach to common work related problems, using IS systems to resolve them.
• Environmental knowledge in respect of day-to-day duties, together with proven ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Effective planning, resource management, communication and supervisory skills to achieve efficient completion of tasks.
• Efficiency at managing contractors and communicating with suppliers.
• Experience with the use of technical drawings, plots and vendor documentation. 
• NVQ Level 3/HNC/Degree in an Engineering Discipline (or willingness to work towards this, with our support), NEBOSH or IOSH, COMPEX.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At National Grid, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace for everyone. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right person for our growing business in this role or another one.

What you'll get

• A competitive salary between £39,000 – £44,000 – dependent on capability.
• Established market supplement of £5,000 per annum (paid monthly).
• Shift allowance of 13.5%.
• An annual performance bonus.
• 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• The option to buy additional or sell holiday days.
• Generous contributory pension scheme - we will double-match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.
• Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, exam fees and time off for study leave - so long as it's relevant to your role.
• Access to flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.
• Family care benefits including a back-up care service for when your usual care arrangements fall through (six paid days each year as standard with the option to purchase further days).
• Access to apps that support health, fitness and wellbeing.

About us

National Grid Ventures (NGV) is at the forefront of the energy transition. We operate across the UK, Europe and US, developing, operating, and investing in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. We’re helping to accelerate society’s drive towards net zero while maintaining security of supply today.

NGV runs separately from National Grid plc’s core regulated operations. We’ve built a broad portfolio of businesses that work together to keep the lights on, decarbonise the economy and power a clean, fair and affordable energy future for consumers. 

More information

This role closes on 30 April 2024 at 23:59, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary. 

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

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