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Onshore Operations Technician

Centrica14h ago
United KingdomRemoteFull-time

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Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities.

Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it. About your team: At Centrica Energy Storage +, our mission is to store it.

Our onshore and offshore teams are united in their goal, to boost the UK’s energy security and drive down bills for customers. Rough, our North Sea storage facility, currently provides half of the UK’s gas storage – enough to heat 2.4 million homes over winter.

But we’re not stopping there. We’ve got our sights set on transforming it into the world's largest hydrogen storage facility and creating a Net Zero connected energy hub in the Humber. The role of the Onshore Operations Technician is to operate and monitor process plant and associated systems at the Onshore Terminal to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient gas storage and production operations.

The role supports both control room and field operations, working under the direction of the Operations Supervisor. Location - Onshore - Dimlington, Hull The Role Safe Plant Operations Execute plant operations in line with approved procedures, Safe Systems of Work, and operational standards Support start-up, shutdown, and steady-state operation of gas processing, compression, and export systems Maintain high standards of process safety within a COMAH-regulated environment Control Room & Field Interface Work under direction of the Control Room Operator (CRO) to carry out operational tasks safely and efficiently Perform field-based activities including valve line-ups, equipment checks, and plant interventions Provide real-time feedback to the CRO on plant condition and operational status Monitoring & Control Monitor plant performance via DCS systems and field observations Respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions in line with procedures Support remote asset monitoring activities (e.g.

NUI or offshore interface where applicable) Permit to Work & Isolation Activities Act as Performing Authority and/or Issuing Authority within the PTW system Carry out isolations in line with site isolation standards and procedures Ensure all work scopes are executed safely with appropriate controls applied Maintenance Support Carry out first-line maintenance and operational support activities Liaise with maintenance teams to enable safe execution of planned and corrective work Support plant preparation, including depressurisation, purging, and reinstatement workflows Emergency Response Actively participate in site emergency response arrangements Support incident response under direction of Incident Controller / Control Room Maintain readiness through training, drills, and competency frameworks Operational Excellence & Assurance Maintain accurate shift logs, handovers, and reporting Participate in audits, inspections, and assurance activities Identify and report hazards, near misses, and improvement opportunities Teamwork & Communication Work collaboratively across onshore and offshore teams Participate in shift briefings, safety conversations, and operational planning Communicate clearly and effectively with CROs, supervisors, and other disciplines Key Responsibilities in Shift Execute daily operational tasks in line with shift plan Support safe throughput and asset availability Provide effective shift handover documentation Report plant issues, deviations, and risks promptly Qualifications & Experience Essential Experience in oil & gas, chemical, or energy operations Knowledge of DCS systems and process plant operations Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work and PTW Experience working in a safety-critical environment Desirable Experience in Gas Storage or Terminal operations Control room operations experience COMAH site experience Offshore interface / remote asset exposure Why should you apply?

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Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you. https://www.morethanacareer.energy/energystorage If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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Required skills

DCSprocess plant operationsSafe Systems of WorkPTWoil & gaschemicalenergy operations
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