Shift Technician

To supervise and operate the generating plant and auxiliaries, to undertake designated planned and unplanned maintenance on the plant and equipment. 

The Shift Technician is part of a team comprising a Shift Engineer and a Control Room Operator working 24 hour rotating shifts responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the generation plant.  

Operation and maintenance duties are diverse and are split between the generating stations. The post holder requires a good general mechanical aptitude and will have a competent knowledge of station systems to ensure their safety and the safety of other staff on the site.  

Due to varying levels of power import and associated variations in patterns of local generation, shift workload may vary throughout the year. Flexibility in the type of work as a consequence of these variations undertaken is required.

• Supervise and operate the generating plant to ensure security of supplies.
• Prepare generators for operation and undertake shutdown procedures to safeguard the plant and ensure availability.
• To assist with both planned and unplanned maintenance activities on the plant and associated equipment.
• To undertake standard routine operations and procedures as required to maintain the plant in an operable condition.
• Assist the Shift Engineer with any aspect of safe plant operation and systems testing.
• Be aware of and comply with local legislation, specifically related to Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection.
• Such other duties as may be allocated and interchange of duties as required.
• Demonstrates the core values and behaviours of Guernsey Electricity Limited.

• Qualified mechanical or electrical craftsperson, or equivalent demonstrable experience, with a sound understanding of complex interconnected plant systems.
• To perform effectively as a Shift Technician, the post holder must develop a thorough knowledge of safe working practices.
• The ability to report faults or abnormalities on the plant.
• Must become certified as ‘Competent Person’ within the Guernsey Electricity Electrical & Mechanical Safety Rules.
• Demonstrate a current knowledge of the functional structure of Guernsey Electricity, its mission, objectives, strategies, and critical success factors.

Guernsey Electricity has been providing power to our beautiful island of Guernsey for over 100 years.  We are committed to providing a safe, stable, value-for-money energy supply, while maintaining a responsible attitude towards the environment.

A career in the energy industry will place you at the heart of some of the most innovative work taking place across our island. If you are looking to begin your career or are looking for a career change, Guernsey Electricity could be just the place for you.