First Hydro Company

ABOUT FIRST HYDRO COMPANY AND ENGIE

First Hydro Company operates 2 pumped storage power stations in North Wales. With a combined peak generating capacity of over 2000 MW these two power stations have reliably supported the UK’s national electricity supply network for decades. Now, the frequently changing demand for electricity with an increasing contribution from renewable sources makes reliable and flexible storage capacity key to delivering clean and reliable energy supplies for the future.

Alongside our generation commitments we are undertaking an exciting programme of major refurbishment at both our power stations to ensure that they continue to meet demand long into the future.

THE ROLE

We are looking to develop our engineering team to meet both these challenges and as a result have an opportunity for an Engineering Assistant working at Dinorwig power station to join our existing team of skilled engineers.  The work ahead includes meeting the varied and sometimes unpredictable challenges for operational engineering support as well opportunities to join major refurbishment/replanting project teams.

ABOUT YOU

You will hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline and be working towards professional status.  Ideally have successfully completed formal training in safety (eg. IOSH Managing Safety).  Together with formal qualifications and training, candidates are also expected to have relevant experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Technical knowledge and experience of plant, equipment and systems associated with Hydro/Conventional power generation
• Ideally experienced on some of the following systems: - Generator/motors, transformers, HV/LV switchgear/distribution, Hydraulic Oil Systems, Pump Turbines,  Dams, Hydraulic Waterways, C&I Control Systems.
• Deliver compliance against O&M policy, principals, directives and procedures and develop and implement local procedures where appropriate.
• Experience in asset integrity and process safety management
• Implement quality control practices associated with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and all aspects of asset inspection and maintenance.
• Assist with the reviewing and planning for capital investment and major repairs/projects.
• Assist in Identifying opportunities to improve aspects of asset performance and seek to integrate systems for improved plant monitoring.
• Awareness of contract and project management and budget/programme control
• Work within management and business procedures and corporate IT systems.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety legislation that affects your relevant discipline.

We are seeking a confident and innovative self-starter with a pragmatic approach to maintenance/engineering.  By joining First Hydro Company you will become part of one of the UK’s most dynamic electricity generators.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE IN RETURN

In return for the above First Hydro offers a competitive salary of between £60 to £70k, starting salary will be dependent upon skills and experience of the successful candidate. Further benefits include private healthcare insurance, a performance linked annual bonus payment, company pension scheme with employer’s contribution of up to 12%, an annual holiday allowance of 25 days in addition to public holidays, together with flexi-time working arrangements.  First Hydro Company would support the successful candidate in continued development of any gaps from the requirements mentioned above.

LOCATION

It is expected that the candidates would need to work at Dinorwig power station located in the Snowdonia (Eryri) region of Wales.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

First Hydro Company operate key infrastructure projects in the UK and may require successful applicant to undertake national security vetting

Closing Date: 17th October 2024