Mechanical Field Service Engineer - Power Station

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves traveling across Essex, Kent, and London, focusing on mechanical maintenance and repairs within the power and heavy engineering sectors. You'll be responsible for servicing and maintaining a variety of rotating and static equipment, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. If you have a passion for engineering and enjoy working independently in the field, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance and repairs in industrial settings.
• Ability to work independently and produce detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical repairs and maintenance on rotating machinery.
• Perform fault finding and condition assessments on heavy industrial equipment.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturers' standards and industry regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Fault Finding

Precision Measurement

Troubleshooting

Condition Assessments

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Tools

Micrometers

DTI's

Laser Alignment Tools

Job description

Mechanical Field Service Engineer - Power

£40,000 - £48,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Essex & Southeast England

This is a field-based Mechanical Field Service Engineer / Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Fitter position covering Essex, Kent, London, and the wider Southeast, focusing on mechanical maintenance and repairs within the Power and heavy engineering sectors.

The role holder will be responsible for service, repair, and maintenance of rotating and static equipment across a range of industrial sites, supporting both planned and reactive maintenance as well as project work and outages.

Role & Responsibilities

1. Carry out mechanical repairs and maintenance to rotating machinery including large turbines, pumps (including boiler feedwater multi-stage), compressors, and associated Balance of Plant (gearboxes, conveyors, valves, and coolers).
2. Conduct fault finding, diagnosis, and condition assessments on a range of heavy industrial equipment.
3. Carry out workshop and field-based service activities, ensuring detailed reports are produced covering findings, critical tolerances, and recommendations.
4. Perform precision mechanical maintenance using micrometers, DTI's, laser alignment, and other precision measurement tools.
5. Work independently to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical faults on-site.
6. Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities meet manufacturers' standards and comply with industry regulations.