Operations and Maintenance; O&M) Technician

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated platforms and walkways at varying heights, and routinely lifting up to 15 kg. The power station environment may require entering confined spaces, working in restricted or enclosed areas, and handling hazardous substances, with potential exposure to fumes, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels. Work may also involve exposure to elevated temperatures near operating equipment and varying outdoor weather conditions.

Some duties require the use of personal…