Operations and Maintenance; O&M) Technician

Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician

Job Category
:
Operations & Maintenance

Requisition Number
: OPERA
008055

• Full-Time
• On-site

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Peterborough, CAM PE15NT
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• Pay or shift range: £49,000 GBP to £53,000 GBP
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

The Peterborough Peaking Facilities, located in Peterborough, UK, comprise two power generation sites. The first features two GE Frame 9E simple-cycle gas turbines, while the second is a reciprocating facility equipped with five Wärtsilä 34SG gas engines. Together, the facilities support regional electricity generation and help maintain grid stability during periods of peak demand.

Opportunity Summary

The Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Technician supports safe, efficient plant operation and optimum asset availability while ensuring compliance with UK safety and environmental standards. The role includes monitoring plant and equipment, responding to alarms and faults, carrying out local plant operation, and performing routine and corrective maintenance.

The O&M Technician also uses the CMMS to manage work activities and supports day-to-day site operations, projects, plant overhauls, and the coordination of third‑party contractors.

Additionally, occasional travel to other Whitetower sites may be required to support operations and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and oversee plant operations to support safe, efficient performance and optimum asset availability.
• Carry out local operation of plant and equipment, as required, and monitor equipment before, during, and after operation to ensure safe and efficient performance in accordance with environmental requirements.
• Respond promptly to plant and equipment alarms, defects, and failures, assessing conditions and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems to support safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Utilise the CMMS to report faults, raise work requests, plan and schedule activities, support stock control, and raise purchase requisitions.
• Work within established safe systems of work and comply with site safety, environmental, permit-to-work, and isolation procedures.
• Act as a key site contact for maintenance, inspections, projects, and plant overhauls, and participate in the site's Management of Change (MOC) process.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise work carried out by contractors, ensuring compliance with RAMS, permits, isolation procedures, site rules, and safe systems of work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other departments to support safe and reliable station operations.
• Maintain and improve site housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, safe, and well‑organised workplace.
• Travel occasionally to other locations within the White Tower asset portfolio, as required, to support power station operations and business objectives.

NAES Safe

At NAES, safety is a core value. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to remain alert and work safely at all times. Team members must observe all displayed signage and comply with site‑specific health and safety rules and procedures. Commitment to these safety responsibilities forms a key part of performance appraisals.

Working Relationships

The O&M Technician reports to the Maintenance Manager/General Manager as directed and effectively collaborates with the field planner and colleagues.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying…