Do you know the itch you get when something is just not working right, and you want to know why? Join a team which gets you! By modelling or investigation, by talking to people on the ground or getting our hands dirty...this team is responsible to ensure that our assets perform as needed: deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy. Join our team and be part of it!
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
Do you know the itch you get when something is just not working right, and you want to know why? Join a team which gets you! By modelling or investigation, by talking to people on the ground or getting our hands dirty...this team is responsible to ensure that our assets perform as needed: deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy. Join our team and be part of it! We are looking for someone to join us on a 48-52 week placement, with the start date being flexible from Summer 2025 onwards.
You will support the team with thermodynamic modelling and data analysis to drive Power Plants improvements
You will support in deploying the Performance Monitoring Process to our Power Plants
You will support teams we interface with, to understand and use our data
You will drive small improvement projects, within the team and in interface with other teams in Uniper
Ability to travel between Uniper sites throughout the UK and, on occasion, international travel
Your profile
Essential
Degree with a strong mathematical base (engineering, physics…)
At least, basic level of modelling or programming (e.g. Python)
Structured working style: understand the value of clear reporting, presentation and planning, comfortable and proactive to engage with stakeholders
Already knowledgeable and/or willing to learn a various range of digital business tools e.g. Loop, Power BI, DevOps, MS Projects...
Comfortable to question the status-quo: do you see inefficiencies in the team? Can we do things better? You are comfortable to speak up!
You are available to come in the office to meet the team when required (e.g. 1-2 days a week)
Desirable:
Understanding of thermodynamics and heat transfer
Basic knowledge of energy conversion system: CCGT, Hydro, Battery, CO2 capture…
Operational Excellence mindset: client focus, think how processes could be improved, performance KPI driven
Ability to speak German would be advantageous but not required
Your qualities
At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.
Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:
Competitive salary
Personal development and Learning opportunities
Enhanced company pension – With up to 12% company contributions
26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Electric vehicle charging at our sites
In house Occupational Health Services
Company funded Private Medical Insurance including free GP service
Performance related benefits
Access to a range of flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness and Life Insurance, Cycle2Workor buy and sell extra holiday
Future career opportunities (UK & International) with a strong focus on Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Your contact
Should you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact the UK Talent Acquisition Manager Lauren- Lauren.Ryan-Grealish(at)Uniper.Energy
Please note, any CV’s sent via email would not be taken into consideration. All CV’s must be submitted via the online application process only.
Job information
Contract type:
Working Hours:
Start Date: 08.09.2025
Deadline: 17.01.2025
Salary: £25,000
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
