Mechanical Engineer
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to take responsibility for repair, operational availability for generation assets. If this sounds of interest please apply now or reach out directly on 0161 537 8873.
£43,600 - £48,000 PA
About the Company:
The aim of the Company is to develop a successful, sustainable, and profitable business based on energy storage, solar and gas utilisation. The company is looking for safe, clean, and well-run sites, which meet the budgetary and performance targets.
About the Role:
To maximise electrical production and reduce operational costs by taking responsibility (when this is commercially beneficial) for the operation and maintenance of as much plant and equipment possible. Key to this will be our ability to operate and maintain our own generating assets, gas processing plant and electrical systems.
To ensure the operation and maintenance of all operational generation assets, plant, heat transfer equipment and gas systems to achieve maximum safe electrical output.
Travel in the UK will be required. Overnight stays required to reduce travel during overhaul and unscheduled repair.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilisation and compliance of the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.
- Execution of all generation asset maintenance and overhaul and the use of Operations staff to undertake minor/major maintenance of assets as required.
- Maintenance and repair of mechanical, heat and electrical plant, including pumps and motors.
- Recommissioning of overhauled assets and associated equipment.
- Conduct emissions monitoring of generation assets.
- Training, support and supervision of area staff to undertake maintenance and simple fault finding.
- Provide emergency call out cover to respond to generation asset failure/outage.
- Ordering and cost control of spares and stock management.
- Maintenance and inspection of LV electrical equipment (subject to training and competency).
- Operation of HV switchgear (subject to training and competency).
- Representing the company in a good light by maintaining clean, wellrun sites, engaging with customers and the general public.
- Contractor supervision.
- Implementation of HSQE systems.
- Compliance and implementation of company environmental protection procedures with a proactive approach to response, maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing, and updating company systems.
- Responsible for compilation and completion of outstanding works.
Skills and Expertise:
- Extensive experience with leading the overhaul of reciprocating generating asset in a field service environment
- Knowledge of MWM/CATCG/MTU equipment
- Familiar with Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance
- Fault location, diagnosis and rectification
- Gassafe accreditation (or ability to complete accreditation within probation)
- Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field
- Familiar with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø
Benefits: Yearly pay review Yearly performance related bonus scheme Pension with Standard Life Subsidised BUPA scheme Extra annual leave option (to buy or sell up to 5 days) 2 extra days after 3 years service Birthday leave Health cash plan which covers Optical, Dental etc Company Sick Pay Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay Discounts scheme Refer a friend Suggestion scheme Death in service 4x salary EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) Mental Health Awareness Charity Work Social Committee for Company Events
About Nova
At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.
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