Senior Technician, Maintenance - Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom - SABIC - Saudi Basic Industries Corp.

Description

Job Title: Senior Technician, Maintenance (High Pressure Specialist)

Grade: SA91 Grade 9

Location: Teesside, United Kingdom

SABIC is one of the world's leading petrochemical companies, operating in over 50 countries and employing over 33,000 people worldwide. It has operated on Teesside since 2006, through its subsidiary, SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited.

SABIC UK Petrochemicals Limited has its headquarters based within the Wilton Centre, but has manufacturing and storage facilities located over two nearby sites, at Wilton International and North Tees. The Wilton International site hosts our two main manufacturing plants: Olefins 6, a large ethylene 'cracker', and System 18, one of the world's largest Low-Density Polyethylene plants. We manufacture chemicals and products such as ethylene and LDPE, the building blocks for the many everyday materials and plastics that we have come to rely on in our modern world. Many of our logistical facilities are located at our North Tees site, which includes numerous storage tanks, underground salt cavities, liquefaction plants and jetties. SABIC currently employs over 330 FTE manufacturing employees as well as over 400 contractors, creating £400m for the local economy through payroll, goods, services and utilities.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be part of a small team of senior mechanical technicians, primarily, responsible for critical spare refurbishments associated to the Hyper-compressor and other high-pressure equipment, whilst also supporting the SABIC operational areas, with other machine based activities. This position will aid delivery of safe, efficient and high quality maintenance activities.

This position will require a sound level of technical competency in reading and interpreting engineering documentation, Technical & Quality instructions and Engineering drawings. Knowledge of reciprocating compressors is desired but consideration will be given to experience within the petrochemical/Power generation Industry.

The desired candidate(s) will ideally have field service engineer experience, however, consideration will be made to candidates who can demonstrate evidence of leading teams within a rotating plant/ workshop environment.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of activities, including but not limited to:

• The delivery of high quality refurbishment activities within the LDPE refurbishment workshop facility to meet the operational and risk reduction needs of LDPE plant and wider Teesside assets.
• Comply with the integrity, compliance guidelines and champion SABIC EHSS standards and values to promote a safe working environment for all.
• Work collaboratively with the Total Maintenance Contract community delivering high quality maintenance activities which aid the continuous operation of our Teesside assets.
• Act as the custodian of technical and engineering standards and support delivery where specialist knowledge and capability is required.
• Support reactive breakdown recovery and out of hours working, either as team lead, technical lead or delivery technician supporting the repairs.
• Maintain stringent maintenance records for all work being undertaken. All work delivery is carried out to the specific specification ensuring all key parameters are accurately recorded in quality documentation at all times.
• Competently operate the sites CMMS (SAP) in the delivery of the activities they are responsible for; Identify and order materials, create and complete SAP tasks, own individual workload progress autonomously.
• Be a qualified Work Control Permit Acceptor and 'Task Owner' to facilitate work delivery under their control. Complete all associated activities with regards to task ownership - specification review, risk assessment, stage checks, documentation reviews, vendor coordination etc.
• Support the technical and maintenance engineering team in the development and updating of maintenance procedure.
• Have an understanding of the whole High Pressure Maintenance team's operation and be able to deputise for the maintenance supervisor if required.
• Complete all training and validation specified for job role in order to optimize full capability and potential. Specialist training will include, high-pressure jointing, machinery specific training, high-pressure valve training and machining training to basic standard (lathe, grinder, milling machines).

Desirable Characteristics.

The successful candidate will possess or be willing to obtain the following attributes:

• Knowledge of large rotating & static machinery
• Knowledge of Large reciprocating compressors, installation and overhaul
• Understand aspects of mechanical engineering measuring techniques to very high tolerances (0.002mm).
• Demonstrate a proactive attitude to work and an ability to learn and share technical knowledge. Ability to propose changes to working practices, facilities and procedures to improve the safety, quality and cost of maintenance delivery.

Qualification/Requirements:

• Qualified trade technician (Minimum NVQ L3 or equivalent/ HNC desirable) with experience in a maintenance work delivery role within the petrochemical industry.
• 3+ years' Experience operating in a field service role servicing/repairing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) machinery.
• Ability to operate within a small team, work collaboratively and flexibly in support of business critical asset (breakdown/outages).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and build positive relationships with others.
• Have or are willing to gain relevant competency, skills, licenses and approvals to fulfil all of the role accountabilities.

BENEFITS

SABIC provide employees with a wide range of benefits, these are summarized as follows:

• An attractive salary within the well-paid petro- chemical sector
• Performance Related Bonus Scheme
• Excellent Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• 26 Days Annual Leave plus 8 Public Holidays
• Roster Pattern – Additional 21 days per annum to be taken
• An additional 24 hours as part of Extended Working Week (TOIL hours)
• Holiday Bonus – 38 Hours or 2.3% of Salary
• Private Health Insurance

FURTHER INFORMATION

Interested in this position?

Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not accept any applications sent by email.

The application closing-date is 16th May 2024.

We strive to be diverse in backgrounds and experiences

Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.

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As one of the world's largest diversified chemical companies, we activate the power of human capital to address society's future challenges. Through partnerships, we enable life-saving medical innovations and help fight world hunger. We are driving the circular economy for the benefit of communities and our planet through sustainability initiatives, such as our TRUCIRCLETM portfolio. Our success is built upon the collective excellence of our 32,000 employees in 50+ countries. Our values – Inspire, Engage, Create, and Deliver – are the foundation of our success.

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