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EC&I Maintenance Team Leader

(Based: Gosport, Hampshire or Thanckes, Torpoint, Cornwall)

The role: OPA are looking to appoint an EC&I Maintenance Team Leader to be responsible for all Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Maintenance activities across the OPA Assets, to be based at either Gosport OFD (Oil Fuel Depot) in Hampshire, or our OFD at Thanckes, Torpoint, Cornwall. This role will predominantly cover both Gosport and Thanckes OFD’s, with occasional cover for other sites as and when required.

This role will be reporting to the Instrument & Electrical Maintenance Superintendent, and be responsible for providing professional Instrumentation and Electrical support for the maintenance and inspection of Instrumentation and Electrical Systems throughout the OPA assets.

This will include providing reactive, inspection and preventative maintenance activities across a variety of critical equipment including LV electrical distribution systems, motors, drives, switch gear, fire alarms, Basic Process Control Systems, and instrumentation, ensuring that all aspects of work are executed on time and in full compliance with company standards and UK/European legislation. This may also involve concurrently overseeing Electrical & Instrumentation contractors who conduct engineering projects and maintenance activities on depot assets.

Travel with overnight stays will be required, therefore a full (preferably) clean driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities;

These duties include, but are not limited to:

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Line Management of the OPA Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Technicians,

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Deputise for the EC&I Superintendent when required,

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Lead a team of EC&I Technicians and work with the relevant Depot Engineer,

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Be responsible for ensuring the compliance with the Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule for Control, Instrumentation, and Electrical maintenance/inspections for all OPA assets via Agility (CMMS),

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Oversee and lead maintenance and inspection upgrade programmes for all Instrumentation and Electrical systems across the OPA Assets,

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With the support of the Instrument & Electrical Superintendent be responsible for the development and periodic review of management of safety instrumented systems and procedures,

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Write, Implement and Review Instrumentation and Electrical Maintenance related procedures and safety instructions to ensure compliance to Statutory, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Relevant Good Practice to ensure the OPA meets obligations under COMAH legislation,

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Hold the level of Competent Person Electrical, to operate and maintain the Low Voltage systems across the OPA assets,

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Identify and initiate Management of Change processes where there is a change to procedures, plant & equipment, people, or substances,

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Conduct audits on Instrumentation and Electrical systems, equipment, and maintenance strategies to ensure compliance with internal / external standards and maintain audit readiness. This will include compliance.

The candidate: This role requires the post holder to be experienced in Instrumentation and Electrical maintenance supervision, who is able to demonstrate strong leadership, positively engage all stakeholders, and have extensive knowledge around Instrumentation and Electrical Engineering Maintenance and Inspection Processes.

Candidates must have completed a recognised Engineering Craft / Technician discipline apprenticeship around Electrical or Control & Instrumentation or equivalent. In addition, a minimum technical qualification of ONC / HNC in a relevant subject combined with 5 years post apprenticeship industry experience being required.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible