Senior Biomethane Technician (Mechanical)

Senior Biomethane Technician (Mechanical)

Leeds Sheffield 44.4k - 58.3k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications)

Full-time Hybrid Home/Site based

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) Enhanced maternity & family leave Life assurance HolidayPlus Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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Our Green Gas Solutions team plays a crucial role in the safe operation and maintenance of biomethane plants across Yorkshire. Were now looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Biomethane Technician (Mechanical) to join us and help keep our sites running safely efficiently and reliably.

Youll be part of a skilled operations team carrying out daily and weekly site tasks supporting planned and statutory maintenance diagnosing faults and contributing to more complex project work across our biomethane assets.

SGN Green Gas Solutions is a wholly owned subsidiary of SGN. We own and operate several biomethane gas cleanup plants and network entry facilities and we also provide operational and maintenance services to thirdparty sites.

We deliver safety warmth and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role whether in the office or on the front line plays a key part in this mission. Heres how you will contribute

As a Senior Biomethane Technician (Mechanical) youll take responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of mechanical assets across our biomethane process plants in the Yorkshire region.

• Maintaining mechanical assets in line with legislation industry standards and SGN procedures.
• Delivering operational and maintenance activities on equipment such as compressors pumps valves and ancillary machinery.
• Carrying out planned preventive maintenance including repairs overhauls shutdown work PSSR inspections lubrication filter cleaning seal checks and replacement of wear itemsalways following LOTO permittowork and hazardousarea procedures.
• Completing routine site checks logging readings identifying leaks abnormal vibration or equipment deterioration.
• Responding to alarms and downtime events carrying out complex faultfinding and restoring safe operation.
• Troubleshooting mechanical issues including alignment checks vibration/noise investigation fluid level verification and safe repair execution.
• Working closely with customers and stakeholders including Gas Distribution Networks contractors suppliers and internal teams.
• Participating in a standby rota to provide 24/7 emergency support.
• Travelling across a wide geographical area working both independently and as part of a team.

The role will require close cooperation and communication with our commercial customers and other key stakeholders including Gas Distribution Network representatives our key contractors and suppliers internal departments as well our biomethane team.

This role works across a large geographical area and you will be working as part of a team as well as on your own depending on the work you are doing. You will be expected to participate in a standby rota to deliver a 24/7 out-of-hours emergency support service.

What you will need

• A strong understanding of the mechanical engineering discipline within an operations and maintenance environment.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and completion of a recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 2 years experience).
• Motivation to learn develop and expand your technical and industry knowledge.
• Confident IT skills and the ability to use digital systems effectively.
• A safe methodical approach to work with the ability to react positively when required.
• Strong communication and customerservice skills consistently demonstrating SGNs core behaviours.
• Flexibility to participate in a standby rota and attend sites outside normal working hours.
• Willingness to travel across Yorkshire and occasionally to other UK locations including London the South East and Scotland.
• A full valid driving licence.

Not sure you meet every requirement

Research shows some people particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN we value diverse backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but youre not sure you tick every box wed still love to hear from you. You might be just who were looking for now or in the future.

Why SGN

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a net-zero energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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