CHP Engineer

Astute People; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

On-call allowance

Accommodation & meals

Ongoing training

Job summary

Astute People are recruiting a Field Service Engineer for a global biomethane upgrading technology client. The role primarily covers the Southeast UK with travel across the UK and overnight stays as required.

The successful candidate will learn biogas upgrading and fault-find on industrial equipment with full product training provided. Responsibilities include planned and reactive maintenance, fault-finding on valves, pumps, PLCs and instrumentation, with overtime, on-call allowances, a company

Qualifications

• Strong practical engineering background with fault-finding experience.
• Experience in a field service role and willingness to travel regularly.
• Solid understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across sites nationwide.
• Fault-finding on valves, pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems and related equipment.
• Diagnose electrical faults involving PLCs, instrumentation, sensors and control systems where possible.
• Produce maintenance documentation and reporting as required.
• Look for continuous improvement opportunities and assist on installation projects.

Skills

Field service experience

Fault finding

Electrical control systems

PLC instrumentation

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

Industrial control systems

PLC

Job description

Astute's Renewable Energy Team are proudly partnered with a company to recruit a couple of Field Service Engineers for them. They're a global player with a significant presence in the UK and a growing presence in Ireland, who are looking for people who would be living in the Southeast but open to travelling to the UK as well. The role will suit someone who is technically strong and who would like to learn more about biogas upgrading (if you don't already) and are likely from the CHP or gas engine sector. The Field Service Engineer role comes with a fantastic all round package, including a salary of up to €49,000 plus a van, fuel card, overtime, on-call allowance, accommodation and meals for overnight stays and more. You would also receive specific product training on the biomethane upgrading technology. If you're a Field Service Engineer (or Technician) and looking for a change

Responsibilities And Duties Of The Field Service Engineer Role

Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of sites, as part of a team, nationwide
• Fault-finding across industrial equipment including valves, pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems and all associated equipment
• Diagnosing electrical faults involving PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, inverters and control systems where possible
• Produce the appropriate maintenance documentation and reporting when required
• Looking for continuous improvement possibilities at all times, proactively looking for improvements
• Assist on installation projects when required
• Other duties as required
• Professional qualifications

We Are Looking For Someone With The Following

• A strong practical engineering background with proven fault-finding experience
• Experience in a field service role and comfortable with staying away regularly
• A solid understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation would be hugely beneficial
• A full and valid driving licence, huge preference to have no points
• Personal skills

The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Able to travel with a great degree of flexibility and someone who is happy to go across to the UK too
• Able to work independently and be a strong problem solver
• Someone who is open to overtime as if a problem needs fixing there and then, the job will require finishing prior to leaving
• Strong with HSE awareness

Salary And Benefits Of The Field Service Engineer Role

• Up to £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Company van and fuel card (for personal use too)
• On call allowance, overnight allowance, hotels and meals covered
• Overtime paid up to 1.5x hourly rate
• Specialist technical training and ongoing development opportunity

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.