Lead Mechanical Utilities Engineer – Boilers & Energy Plant

Kronospan; Wrexham; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Kronospan is seeking a seasoned Energy Plant Engineer to take technical leadership of the site’s energy plant. You will oversee operation, maintenance and reliability of boilers, thermal oil heaters and associated systems to support production

You will lead capital projects, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safe, compliant operation while driving continuous improvement and reporting to the Chief Engineer.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification in an engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical or energy engineering preferred).
• 5–7 years’ engineering experience, with significant hands-on experience of large industrial boilers, thermal oil heaters or steam plant.
• Experience with solid fuel or biomass firing, multi-fuel systems or combustion plant is highly desirable.
• Sound knowledge of boiler and pressure system statutory requirements, inspection regimes and site standards.
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessment and Management of Change.

Responsabilités

• Controlling and maintaining large industrial thermal oil heaters/boilers (K4–K7) and associated steam generators and heat exchangers.
• Managing multi-fuel supply to the boilers, including gas, oil, sander dust (biomass) and solid fuel, as well as process, fire and boiler feed water.
• Maintaining thermal oil systems, including pumps, valves and instrumentation, along with turbines, compressed air systems and the water treatment plant.
• Overseeing inspection, testing, spare parts strategy and record keeping to keep the plant compliant and minimise unplanned downtime.
• Managing contractors, specialist plant and resources during maintenance activities and shutdowns.
• Leading a safety-first culture, ensuring safe systems of work are followed across all energy plant.
• Maintaining high standards of fire protection, including supervising and auditing engineers on fire systems and hot work procedures.
• Taking ownership of your designated zone under the Site Housekeeping Plan.

Connaissances

Boilers experience

Biomass firing

Regulatory compliance

Safe Systems of Work

Contractor management

Reporting/Analytics

Windows-based software

Formation

Engineering discipline qualification

Outils

Windows-based software

Description du poste

Kronospan is seeking a seasoned Energy Plant Engineer to take technical leadership of the site’s energy plant. You will oversee operation, maintenance and reliability of boilers, thermal oil heaters and associated systems to support production

You will lead capital projects, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safe, compliant operation while driving continuous improvement and reporting to the Chief Engineer.