Mechanical Engineer (Overhaul Technician)
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer (Overhaul Technician) to cover the North East. Please apply now or reach out directly to Phoebe on 0161 843 1356.
£41,000 - £41,600 (+ on call rota payment of c.£2k, Overtime Payment when appropriate, Certification payment e.g. Gassafe and 18th Edition = OTE c.£48,000k) PA
About the Company:
Renewable Energy company looking to develop a successful, sustainable and profitable business based on gas utilisation and/or generator supply.
About the Role:
On a daily basis the position involves close, regular contact with the Area Supervisor who will direct you. Operations staff may contact you for advice and guidance on training during normal working hours and outside these hours in line with the on-call ROTA.
You will work closely with Operations staff supporting them during servicing and guiding them or helping them to deal with breakdowns and where possible, passing on skills in order that they can take on more routine maintenance, freeing your time for technical work.
You will also work with other members of the Engineering team; the operational team and the projects team in order to achieve your goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilisation and compliance of the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.
- Execution of all generator maintenance and the use of Operations staff to undertake minor/major maintenance of generators as required.
- Maintenance and repair of mechanical , heat and electrical plant, including pumps and motors at all facilities.
- Maintenance and inspection of LV electrical equipment (subject to training and competency).
- Operation of HV switchgear (subject to training and competency).
- Commissioning of new build including all associated equipment.
- Incorporation of new sites into Operations.
- Work on and monitoring of the gasfield to maintain the fuel source for the generators and conduct emissions monitoring of generating sets.
- Training, support and supervision of Operations Technicians to undertake minor maintenance and simple fault finding.
- Implementation of HSQE systems.
- Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover to respond to generator set failures when necessary.
- Ordering and cost control of spares and control of stock.
- Compliance and implementation of company environmental protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing, and updating company systems.
- Deal directly with spillages using pollution prevention equipment.
- Ensure company vehicles in your care are maintained to manufacturer’s specification and in keeping with policy.
- Compilation and completion of outstanding works raised by site audits.
- Deal directly with environmental spillages using pollution prevention equipment and materials.
Skills and Expertise:
- Knowledge/ Experience Extensive knowledge and experience with leading the overhaul of reciprocating generator sets.
- Knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance.
- Some electrical skill or relevant experience in the field.
- Familiar with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø.
- Fault location, diagnosis and rectification.
- Gassafe accreditation (or ability to complete accreditation within probation).
- Experience working with Landfill Gas, specialist fuels and/or on generators is advantageous.
- Hold full UK drivers licence.
Benefits: Yearly pay review / Yearly performance related bonus scheme / Subsidised BUPA scheme / Pension with Standard Life 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 / Company maternity, paternity and adoption pay / Discounts scheme / Refer a friend Suggestion scheme / Death in service 4x salary / EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) / Charity Work Mental Health Awareness Charity Work / Social Committee for Company Events
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