Are you ready to lead a transformative project at First Hydro Company?  We are seeking a dynamic professional to plan, implement, and deliver the KKS roll out project.  This pivotal role ensures seamless integration with our existing systems and precise plant identification.   As the key contact and subject matter expert, you will handle all KKS queries from both internal and external stakeholders

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

This is a fixed term contract to March 2028 and can be based at Ffestiniog or Dinorwig, flexibility will be needed to travel between both sites.

About Us

First Hydro Company is one of the UK’s most dynamic electric generators, responsible for the management and operation of the pumped storage plants at Dinorwig and Ffestiniog in the Snowdonia region of North Wales

Purpose of Job: 

To plan, implement, and deliver the KKS roll out project at First Hydro Company, ensuring integration with existing systems and plant identification. Act as the key contact and subject matter expert for all KKS queries from internal and external stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Governance:
   • Conduct an independent gap analysis to ensure alignment with VGB-S-811-01-2018-EN KKS.
   • Develop and manage a Project Plan based on the gap analysis findings.
   • Review and update First Hydro Company Management Procedures related to KKS.
   • Develop and own a RACI matrix for KKS adoption.

2. Development and Maintenance of Master KKS Listing:
   • Determine applicable projects and collate an overview.
   • Lead the development of a revision-controlled Master KKS Listing and associated database.
   • Develop a process for future updates and integration into management systems.

3. Act as Key Contact:
   • Chair KKS steering group meetings.
   • Provide recommendations and act as the subject matter expert on KKS compliance.
   • Serve as the key contact for KKS-related queries.

4. Standardisation of Plant Referencing:
   • Ensure standardisation of KKS referencing across all projects.
   • Perform quality checks and develop processes to prevent human error.
   • Develop a process for generating KKS codes for ad hoc projects.

5. Archiving of PRA:
   • Support the archiving of historical plant referencing conventions within applicable systems.

6. Management Process:
   • Develop guidance documents and review existing procedures.
   • Create templates for future use and lead continual improvements.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of project lifecycles and management processes.
• Strong customer focus, influencing skills, and ability to motivate others.
• Commercial awareness and excellent IT and presentation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with a commitment to technical excellence and results orientation.

Experience:

• Operational experience and plant familiarisation.
• Understanding of power station processes and auditing experience.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Degree in Engineering discipline.
• Desirable: IOSH Working Safely certification.

How to Apply

At ENGIE UK, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for

all employees.  In the event you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to

apply. Your unique skills and experiences could be just what we need.

To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience.