Mechanical Engineer - Shipboard Systems & Polar Projects

British Antarctic Survey; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Vor Ort; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

British Antarctic Survey is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to oversee the integration of the new piston corers onto the RRS Sir David Attenborough and to support mechanical systems on board ships and in remote polar regions.

You will work with engineering and science teams to plan, deliver projects safely and to standards, maintain and fault-find equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes within BAS Engineering and Technology.

Qualifikationen

• HNC or higher qualification.
• Experience using design software.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Demonstrable teamwork.
• Ability to work on ships or in remote polar environments.
• Experience with scientific or data acquisition instruments.
• Maintenance of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Relevant degree or extensive experience.
• Project management for small projects.
• Able to communicate to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Small or remote team experience.

Aufgaben

• Oversee integration of the new piston corer and the giant piston corer onto the SDA.
• Provide mechanical engineering support and deliver projects to scientific and operational teams.
• Maintain, fault-find, and support mechanical systems on ships and in polar regions.
• Work with engineering and science teams to plan and deliver projects safely and to standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and practices.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role as required.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

English proficiency

Communication

Problem solving

Project management

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Instruments

Design software experience

Ausbildung

HNC or higher

Relevant degree or extensive experience

Jobbeschreibung

British Antarctic Survey is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to oversee the integration of the new piston corers onto the RRS Sir David Attenborough and to support mechanical systems on board ships and in remote polar regions.

You will work with engineering and science teams to plan, deliver projects safely and to standards, maintain and fault-find equipment, and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes within BAS Engineering and Technology.