Governor Technician
Governor Technician
Permanent Role – Full Time (37.5 hours)
Salary Starting from £35,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) + bonus + benefits
Ref: fe-24-06
Important information for candidates:
firmus energy use reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable for a position. Reserve lists are in place for 12 months during which reserve candidates will be offered the same or similar post should one become available during this time.
firmus energy is responsible for the construction and operation of a gas network of over 2,200km across Northern Ireland and is the largest gas supplier by consumption in Northern Ireland.
firmus energy continues to put sustainability at the forefront of its business model, with every connection to gas from oil securing a 52% reduction in carbon emissions. However, this is only the first step, and firmus energy will continue on its pathway to net zero, with its modern network being a key enabler to Northern Ireland achieving targets set. The future looks bright at firmus energy, and for those who are part of our team. We offer excellent remuneration and benefits packages, together with comprehensive training and development programmes and the opportunity to excel in challenging and developing roles.
The role:
Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance Manager, the Governor Technician will be responsible for ensuring the ongoing safe & reliable supply of gas across firmus energy’s networks, through the effective delivery of a programme of inspection and function verification at key sites, coupled with planned maintenance activities. This role will include participation in our emergency standby rota providing availability on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis.
The Individual:
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who can take direction, work as part of a team as well as working on their own initiative. They are required to be flexible and proactive with a proven ability to work at all levels within an organisation, creating and maintaining good working relationships in line with firmus energy’s core values
About the role
Key Accountabilities:
Completion of maintenance activities to enable the continued provision of high service levels and plant availability on all key items of pressure regulating and metering equipment on the firmus energy network
Ongoing inspection and function testing in line with Pressure System Safety Regulations (PSSR) requirements
Reporting on specific asset condition and identifying the requirement for non-routine maintenance or specific component replacement
Undertaking commissioning of new equipment in accordance with all relevant procedures and current legislation
Liaising with and guiding property owners and downstream installers to resolve technical or operational issues arising around regulating, metering and downstream gas installations
Completing repair and overhaul of existing equipment to ensure asset performance is maintained at optimal levels
Management of stores stock to ensure adequate stock levels are held to enable planned and non-routine maintenance as well as emergency situations, this will include spares for all pressure reduction and metering equipment as well as all other equipment associated with large capacity pressure reduction modules
Liaising with manufacturers and suppliers and other third parties to resolve technical or operational issues arising around regulating, metering and downstream gas fired equipment
Other duties as directed by the Operations & Maintenance Manager
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience in commissioning and maintenance of pressure reduction & metering equipment, including Emerson, Honeywell / Elster, Donkin and Itron equipment
- Knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental legislation and the ability to translate this into site specific risk assessment and application of suitable control measures
- Minimum 5 passes at GCSE level Grade C or above (or equivalent) to include English & Mathematics
- Full UK driving licence
- Excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to customer service
- Well organised, with proven time management skills and the ability to prioritise and handle multiple requests simultaneously
Desired criteria
- Specific pressure management qualification
- Experience in assessment and training / development of junior staff
firmus energy
An award-winning, Top 100 energy business based in Antrim with almost 130 employees. We design & build gas networks across NI and supply natural gas to over 110,000 homes and businesses. Established in 2005 we built our network over 35 towns and cities in our original Ten Towns and Belfast. Our network is more than 2,200km, the equivalent of laying mains from Antrim to Frankfurt! We have an important job to do helping deliver reliable and sustainable green gas to heat homes, power factories, universities and critical services. Information for candidates: We use reserve lists for positions where more than one candidate is deemed suitable. Reserve lists are for 12 months during which reserve candidates will be offered the same or similar post should one become available.
Specific Purpose (temporary) Contracts: Should a permanent vacancy arise during the course of a Specific Purpose Contract, the successful candidate will be offered the position on a permanent basis where eligible. What makes firmus energy a great place to work. We are a values-based, award-winning energy business with a family-feel. We are committed to offering rewarding and challenging careers in the energy sector and provide excellent remuneration and benefits packages, not least hybrid working for all staff. We care about our people, the environment and the communities we work in and we have fun too. Why not join us on our journey to a cleaner, brighter future as we transition towards more renewable sources of energy.
Our benefits
At firmus energy we provide an excellent total rewards offering including an annual bonus for everyone, regardless of position with pay reviews being undertaken every year. We understand that a healthy workplace improves employees' overall wellbeing and are committed to providing an extensive array of wellbeing initiatives. We have dedicated Mental Health First Aiders and offer Private Medical Insurance to everyone from day one of employment.