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Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineer

Calendarimmediately

ClockFull-time, Unlimited

GlobeNottingham

Money£52,000 - £70,000

Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineer

Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

The Condition Monitoring & Remote Operations (CM&RO) team plays a crucial role in Uniper's strategy of developing solutions to ensure the availability and reliability of its assets. Using state-of-the-art Machine Learning Models and autonomous asset monitoring systems, we combine engineering knowledge, strong domain expertise to create leading solutions in Condition Monitoring, that ultimately shape Uniper's assets maintenance strategy.We build a good relationship with the power plant engineering and operations team so that Uniper can meet its business objectives, ensuring the availability of its fleets as it transitions to Net-zero power generation.We work as part of the Operational Performance Department within Energy Asset Management. This role could include supporting the Performance Monitoring team, in delivering performance test across the Uniper assets.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

  • You will routinely review highlighted anomalies in power plant operational data that Uniper’s anomaly detection platform has highlighted, investigate, and promptly report potential faults to power plant engineers and operators in a clear and actionable manner to prevent functional failures and optimise the performance of physical assets.
  • You will manage routine vibration data collection, analyse vibration data, diagnose and report rotating machinery faults as part of Uniper’s condition monitoring programme.
  • You will routinely monitor critical rotating machinery remotely in Uniper’s power plant in the UK and across Europe, diagnosing developing rotating machinery faults to prevent functional and secondary failures resulting in enhanced reliability and availability that supports Uniper’s security of supply strategy.
  • You will manage relationships with key stakeholders in Uniper power plants across the UK and Europe, acting as an interface to the OEMs on behalf of Uniper where applicable whilst continuously looking to improve the CM&RO team offering and value proposition.
  • You will install specialist vibration monitoring systems on a temporary ad hoc basis to troubleshoot and diagnose rotodynamic problems and perform in-situ trim balance when required.

Your profile

Essential
Analytical Degree (HND, BEng, BSc, MEng, MSc), E.g., Mechanical Engineering, Physics etc

  • Experience working in a diverse team.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of power generation processes and assets.
  • Growth mindset with openness to new technologies and a willingness to continuously develop relevant skills and capabilities

Desirable:
• ISO CAT III Vibration analysis
• Membership in a professional institution
• Experience using specialist vibration monitoring equipment.
• Experience in planning and executing Performance tests and ability to analyse/interpret results
• Fluency in German

Job ID:

89415

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Type of contract:

Unlimited

Working model:

Full-time, Unlimited

Start date:

immediately

Application deadline:

18/08/2026

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:

resourcinguk@uniper.energy

What makes Uniper stand out as an employer

  • Health Insurance

    Private Medical Insurance

    Rapid access to quality private medical care for illness and injury. The insurance includes a private GP service and pathway services to fast-track care.

  • Money

    Pension Scheme

    Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.

  • Remote

    Flexible Working

    In recognising the benefit of flexible working in achieving the right balance between work and personal lives, Uniper supports varied working arrangements and flexible working applications.

  • Training

    Professional Development and Career Opportunities

    A continuous and personal journey, Uniper supports with flexible learning opportunities and where appropriate professional qualifications.

  • Health Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    With cover levels designed to suit your family circumstances it allows you to claim for routine and complex dental treatments.

  • Smiley

    Holiday Buy and Sell Programme

    In addition to a minimum entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays, the programme enables you to take some extra time off or free up some cash.

  • Travel

    Travel Insurance

    Holiday with complete peace of mind with worldwide or European annual multi-trip travel insurance.

  • Bicycle

    Cycle to Work Scheme

    Purchase a bike and save on tax and National Insurance on your regular commute to work.

  • Fonds

    Uniper Discounts

    Enjoy savings from all your favourite retailers via our employee discount store on everything from high street stores, restaurants and days out.

  • Health Insurance

    Life Insurance

    In addition to company provided Death in Service benefits a ‘top-up’ benefit is available to employees and their partners.

  • Accident Insurance

    Personal Accident Insurance

    A payout in the event of serious accident injuries; for you, your partner and/or children.

  • Health Insurance

    Critical Illness Insurance

    Offering a tax-free lump sum payout should you become ill. Cover can be extended to a partner and child cover is free from birth to 21 years old.

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    Family Friendly Policies

    Many employees have caring responsibilities outside of the workplace. Uniper’s special leave policy reflects the changing needs of employees and aims to accommodate personal commitments where possible.

  • Health

    Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

    Be supported. The Uniper employee assistance program is designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office. Available 24/7 every day of the year it offers a freephone support line, online resources and a confidential counselling service.

The benefits may vary slightly depending on location and role. You can find a complete overview of the benefits here:Benefits
About Uniper
Diversity

Transforming energy security through expertise and commitment

Uniper is a European energy company with a global reach that makes a decisive contribution to security of supply and energy transformation.  We work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible.

Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.

Application process

Step 1 - Online application

Step 1

Online application

Have you found a suitable job posting? Then you can apply online right here. The application process is very simple and only takes a few minutes. Once we have received your application successfully, you will receive confirmation by e-mail immediately afterwards.

Your questions. Our answers.

Do you have any questions?

Do you have any questions?

Our recruiting team will be happy to assist you via email. Please submit your application exclusively through our online portal – unfortunately, we cannot consider applications sent by email. As long as the position is listed on our careers page, we look forward to your interest and application!

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