Job Description

Role: Electrical Operations Technician

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Salary:40,000 to 45,000 + range of benefits

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Location: Forfar - (Kirriemuir Compressor Station)

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About Us

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National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.

About the Role

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To undertake installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance and emergency response activities associated with Terminal, Compressor Station, Pipeline and AGI assets within a geographic zone of the national transmission system within discipline and competencies as required

What You'll be Doing

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Undertake safe setting to work for self and others of work activities, issuing permission documents and devising isolations in accordance with the safe control of operations procedures contributing to a team culture of safe working and safety compliance in all work activities with National Grid Policies and Procedures. Maintain accurate site maintenance, asset, operational and safe control of operations records of all work activities and operations undertaken to ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulatory requirements Support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and other non-load related projects in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, identify the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment, participate in the design of minor modifications, and the provision of technical support within discipline and competencies as required Contribute to the development, review and update of emergency, security, safety, operational and environmental plans and procedures to ensure safe and cost effective operation of plant and equipment, undertake the roles of incident controller and site main controller during planned and emergency situations in accordance with the on and off site emergency plans, monitoring and control of site security operations, and participation in duty standby rota and occasionally shift working arrangements Ensure that the high-pressure pipeline system is protected, including the monitoring of third party work, aerial sighting response, cathodic protection monitoring, support of the in-line inspection programme, and undertake competent person role associated with routine and low complex non-routine operational procedures Oversee and inspect work activities undertaken by contractors and working party members where required to provide assurance that technical and safety compliance standards are being maintained and undertake

Security Clearnace

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The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.


Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Key Requirements and Experience

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Post holders will normally possess proven maintenance and operational knowledge and experience gained within a relevant Electrical engineering Undertaking maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification work within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry within relevant discipline Undertaking inspection work on equipment installed in hazardous areas Operating, controlling and undertaking work within Safe Systems of Work Appreciation of systems and equipment associated with other engineering disciplines within the Oil & Gas (or other similar Process) Industry Understanding of relevant discipline Legislative Requirements Understanding of Health & Safety Legislative Requirements Operation and control of process plant and equipment Possess relevant Training Certification and/or Evidence of Competencies to support knowledge and experience

Essential quals:

Time-served Apprenticeship (or other recognised Training Scheme) in a relevant Electrical engineering discipline BTEC National Certificate (or equivalent City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ Level 3) in relevant engineering discipline Valid current driving licence

Desirable quals:

Electrical - Compex EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment, C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing, C&G 2377 PAT Testing, BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations Instrumentation - Compex EX01 - 04 Hazardous Equipment

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What We Can Offer You

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Annual bonus based on personal and company performance


Company car if mileage requirements are met (10 thousand miles annually)


26 days' holiday plus statutory holidays - option available to buy extra holiday days


Generous double-match pension scheme - for every 1 you put in, we'll add 2 (max company contribution 12%)


An optional flexible benefit scheme, including private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, travel insurance


Death in service 10x your basic salary


Financial protection if you're unable to work due to long term illness or injury


Excellent family friendly provisions - maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave


Professional development and career progression


Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24 hours per day


Financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, relevant to your role

Inclusive Recruitment

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At National Gas, we are disability confident and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation, and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.

More Information

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The hiring manager for this role is Blaine Adger


The talent partner for this role is Dougie McAllister