Operations Technician
Summary
Operate and monitor a battery energy storage system using SCADA, perform routine checks, respond to alarms, and support maintenance while ensuring safety and grid compliance on rotating shifts.
Job Purpose / Overview
The Operations Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Thorpe Marsh site during their assigned shift.
Working under the direction of the Shift Team Leader ensuring compliance with operational procedures, safety standards, and performance targets the Operations Technician maintains the asset availability, grid compliance and operational excellence.
Contextual Information
Operating Environment
This is an important role within the site operational structure, ensuring that the site operates safely, reliably, and in alignment with commercial and grid requirements
The candidate must be willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays and have the ability to respond to emergency situations on-site.
This role reports to the Shift Team Leader.
Principal Accountabilities
Operations & Monitoring
- Monitor and operate the BESS plant via SCADA and control systems in line with dispatch instructions
- Carry out routine operational checks, inspections, and system status verification
- Respond to alarms, faults, and abnormal conditions, escalating where necessary
- Assist in system start-up, shutdown, and switching operations
Maintenance Support
- Perform first-line maintenance activities and basic fault-finding
- Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities alongside engineering teams
- Ensure accurate logging of defects and work completed in maintenance systems
- Assist with isolations and permit-to-work processes as required
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures
- Support safe systems of work, including risk assessments and permit controls
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the site
- Report hazards, near misses, and incidents promptly
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate operational logs and shift records
- Provide clear and concise handovers to incoming shifts
- Support data collection for performance monitoring and reporting
Team Support
- Work collaboratively with the Shift Team Leader and wider operations team
- Participate in shift briefings, toolbox talks, and training activities
- Contribute to a positive safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives
This list is not exhaustive
All of the above activities require:
- Strong safety focus, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures
- Effective communication, teamwork, and reliability in a shift environment
- Sound technical judgement and the ability to respond under pressure
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a shift-based operational setting
- Strong understanding of electrical systems and safety procedures
- Experience with SCADA or control systems
- Ability to make decisions under pressure and manage incidents effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge of grid services and energy markets
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Relevant technical qualification (e.g. electrical engineering, HNC/HND or equivalent)
- Experience in power generation, energy storage, utilities, or similar industrial environment
- Authorised Person / Senior Authorised Person (AP/SAP) status
Desirable
- Experience working with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)