Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineer

 The Condition Monitoring & Remote Operations (CM&RO) team plays a crucial role in Uniper's strategy of developing solutions to ensure the availability and reliability of its assets. Using state-of-the-art Machine Learning Models and autonomous asset monitoring systems, we combine engineering knowledge, strong domain expertise to create leading solutions in Condition Monitoring, that ultimately shape Uniper's assets maintenance strategy. We build a good relationship with the power plant engineering and operations team so that Uniper can meet its business objectives, ensuring the availability of its fleets as it transitions to Net-zero power generation. We work as part of the Operational Performance Department within Energy Asset Management. This role could include supporting the Performance Monitoring team, in delivering performance test across the Uniper assets.   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

•    You will routinely review highlighted anomalies in power plant operational data that Uniper’s anomaly detection platform has highlighted, investigate, and promptly report potential faults to power plant engineers and operators in a clear and actionable manner to prevent functional failures and optimise the performance of physical assets.
•    You will manage routine vibration data collection, analyse vibration data, diagnose and report rotating machinery faults as part of Uniper’s condition monitoring programme.
•    You will routinely monitor critical rotating machinery remotely in Uniper’s power plant in the UK and across Europe, diagnosing developing rotating machinery faults to prevent functional and secondary failures resulting in enhanced reliability and availability that supports Uniper’s security of supply strategy.
•    You will manage relationships with key stakeholders in Uniper power plants across the UK and Europe, acting as an interface to the OEMs on behalf of Uniper where applicable whilst continuously looking to improve the CM&RO team offering and value proposition.
•    You will install specialist vibration monitoring systems on a temporary ad hoc basis to troubleshoot and diagnose rotodynamic problems and perform in-situ trim balance when required. 

Your profile

Essential
Analytical Degree (HND, BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc), E.g., Mechanical Engineering, Physics etc

• Experience working in a diverse team.
• Demonstrable knowledge of power generation processes and assets.
• Growth mindset with openness to new technologies and a willingness to continuously develop relevant skills and capabilities

Desirable:
•    ISO CAT III Vibration analysis
•    Membership in a professional institution
•    Experience using specialist vibration monitoring equipment.
•    Experience in planning and executing Performance tests and ability to analyse/interpret results
•    Fluency in German

Your qualities

• Competitive salary
• Personal development and Learning opportunities
• Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• In house Occupational Health Services
• Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
• Performance related benefits
• Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, or buy and sell extra holiday
• Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager

dominic.lindsey@uniper.energy

Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.

 Job information 

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.