H100 Operations Maintenance Technician

SGNDunfermlinereedpublished 11/11/2026

H100 Operations Maintenance Technician

Fife | £55.6k per annum (dependent on skills and qualifications) plus shift allowance

Full-time | Site based

Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) – Enhanced maternity & family leave – Life assurance – HolidayPlus – Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more.

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We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician with an E&I bias to come and join our established team. You will use your skill set to ensure the safe commissioning and maintenance of all plant and equipment for the H100 Hydrogen Production and Storage (P&S) site, whilst putting your ‘stamp’ on how this unique site is developed.

This role will report to the H100 Production Engineering Manager who oversees the delivery of all upstream aspects of H100 Fife Production & Storage site.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here’s how you will contribute…

  • Cover electrical, instrumentation and mechanical, fault finding, troubleshooting, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance, ensuring continuity of supply to our customers.
  • Ensure that all legislative and regulatory requirements are met (SHE, DSEAR, COSHH, PSSR, SEPA etc) and that all planned preventative maintenance tasks and servicing are completed as per the schedule.
  • In conjunction with the Process Operators, prepare plant and equipment for maintenance purposes, including safe isolation and reinstatement of plant (SIRP), issuing permits, and control of contractors.
  • Lead and support improvements through CI initiatives and preventative actions.
  • Oversee management of the on-site spares, ensuring that the store is well maintained and controlled.
  • Create and continually improve site operating procedures and documentation.
  • Play an integral role in the safe and successful commissioning of the H100 project and transition to steady-state operations.

What you will need

Essential

  • E&I apprenticeship or demonstratable equivalent experience. (NVQ Level 3/ BTech)
  • Demonstratable experience as a Maintenance Technician (or equivalent) with in a high-risk manufacturing plant such as Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pharmaceutical, etc.
  • 18th Edition
  • Compex 1-4
  • Inspection & Testing – City & Guilds 2391
  • Exceptional health and safety ethos.
  • Highly competent in working with automated systems / SCADA / CMMS
  • A full and valid UK driving licence.
  • Comfortable working alone as well as a part of a team.
  • Committed and flexible, with a willingness to undertake additional tasks to support the overall project goals.

Desirable

  • Previous Hydrogen (or other gas) experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the gas network/industry.
  • HV switching / authorised person
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • Experience of writing, developing and implementing local site operating procedures (SOP’s).
  • Commissioning and/or operational experience.
  • Previous emergency response training.
  • Contractor supervision and control of work, including issuing of permits, plant preparation, safe isolation & reinstatement of plant.
  • Demonstratable experience of developing and supporting others, whether other engineers/technicians and/or site operators.

Not sure you meet every requirement?

Research shows some people – particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

If this role interests you but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you. You might be just who we’re looking for – now or in the future.

Why SGN?

SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility, and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant.

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