An opportunity has arisen to join the Power and Hydro team in Fort William. The purpose of this role is to provide a daily record and report of dam levels and water readings to the Hydro Mechanical Engineer. In addition the role will involve a significant amount of general maintenance.
About Us
Established since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. A combination or renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country
Roles and Responsibilities
- Record And Report/update all Dam Levels, Water Readings to Hydro Mechanical Engineer – Daily.
- Carry out regular safety inspection on intakes security fencing signage etc across the schemes and action critical repairs on a timely manner.
- Hydro Scheme Maintenance including but not limited to
- Clean Intakes regularly.
- Clean Screens across the Lochaber and Spey schemes.
- Support regulatory checks & inspections
- General Hydro Scheme Maintenance
- Road Maintenance.
- Grass and Scrub management around Dams and Intakes.
- Tree Cutting
- Fencing
- Winter Maintenance – Plough and Grit Access Roads paths etc.
- Supervision and assist contractors working on the hydro schemes
- Condition inspections of the assets
- Valve operation – pipeline filling, emptying, maintenance, scouring
- Photography and IT skills (basic)
- Isolation of Hydro Scheme & power station infrastructure (to level of IO training)
- Support the Lochaber Hydro Operators where required.
- Support estates maintenance where agreed with the Mechanical Engineer.
- Other duties as instructed to support the hydro scheme, Smelter & estates.
Working with Us
We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers.
We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset.
If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about Alvance British Aluminium, part of GFG Alliance You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and leave a legacy to both industry and society.
Hours of work
DAY SHIFT
39H PER WEEK.
OVERTIME PAID