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The Electrical, Control and Instrumentation (EC&I) team within Strategic Technical Services is crucial in supporting the Uniper's green transformation strategy. The team provides vital technical EC&I support for the Uniper asset fleet. This role will offer you the opportunity to develop and work on a diverse range of technical EC&I issues facing the energy assets alongside knowledgeable and experienced engineers. You will be fully involved in delivering the low carbon energy sector of the future. Uniper are committed to developing our graduates, and you will receive both on the job and formal training, while working towards your Chartership.
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
- You will work with experienced engineers covering the EC&I subject areas such as:
- Electrical power system modelling and Grid code compliance
- All power plant electrical components, such as but not limited to transformers, generators, switchgears, protection systems, and excitation systems
- Distributed control system
- All the components within the power plant electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic plant control system
- Process communication system including cyber security
- Initially, you will be supporting experienced engineers in the following, with the expectation of eventually becoming responsible for their delivery:
- Providing technical recommendations to the asset operation and maintenance team on various EC&I topics such as maintenance requirements, fault findings, and plant modifications.
- Providing quality assurance inspection and supervision on site for works carried out by contractors.
- Producing technical reports for technical investigations and feasibility studies.
- You will have the opportunity to provide technical EC&I support to the wider Uniper international assets including those in Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden.
- You will be required to travel to various off-site locations within the UK and possibly Europe, with the possibility of short-term placements at other Uniper locations within the first 18 months.
Your profile
Essential
- A degree (minimum 2:1) or masters in electrical and electronic engineering or relevant engineering discipline
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal skills
- Strong collaborative values and flexibility to work across a range of projects.
- Good computer literacy
- Willingness to travel and a Full UK driving Licence
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
- Competitive salary
- Personal development and Learning opportunities
- Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
- 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays rising with service
- Electric vehicle charging at our sites
- In house Occupational Health Services
- Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
- Performance related benefits
- Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work or buy and sell extra holiday
- Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
