Mechanical Technician - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People is recruiting a Mechanical Technician for a large Biomass facility in Lincolnshire to join the Maintenance Department. You will provide front line maintenance on mechanical equipment and systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operation on site.

You will carry out daily planned maintenance, fault finding on gearboxes, valves, pumps and fans, and supervise 3rd party subcontracts while maintaining CMMS records.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in engineering (City & Guilds Level 3/Apprenticeship).
• At least 3 years’ maintenance experience in a Power Station/heavy process plant.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily planned maintenance activities and reactive works.
• Fault finding, diagnosis and repairs on gearboxes, valves, compressors, pumps, fans, boilers, etc.
• Improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance while keeping safety paramount.
• Maintain the site CMMS and record all historical works undertaken.
• Supervise 3rd party subcontractors on maintenance activities.
• Complete health and safety paperwork following company guidelines.
• Provide technical support to fuel handling and operations teams when required.

Skills

IT literate

Contractor management

Education

City & Guilds Level 3/Apprenticeship in engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH

Job description

Astute's Power Team areworking with a large Biomass facility located in Lincolnshireand are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join their Maintenance Department.

AsMechanical Technician you will be to providing front line maintenance at the facility and be responsible for all aspects of the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance on the mechanical equipment and systems on site.

If you have experience in a similar position and are looking to join a modern Power Station then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role:

As Mechanical Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out daily planned maintenance activities and any emerging / reactive works.
• Complete fault finding, diagnosis and repairs of the plant which include gearboxes, valves, compressors, pumps, fans, boilers etc
• Undertake measures to improve the plant reliability, efficiency, and performance of the plant proactively, always in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain the site CMMS and record all historical works undertaken.
• Supervise 3rd party subcontracts on all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Complete health and safety paperwork following company guidelines.
• Provide technical support to the fuel handling and operations team for the plant when required.?

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a City & Guilds Level 3/Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Maintenance environment on a Power Station/Heavy Process Plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP, Nuclear, Petrochemical etc.
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH.

Personal skills

The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position on a power station or similar plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear. Similar Heavy Process Industries will be considered (Papermill, Refinery, Petrochemical etc)
• Experience on heavy mechanical equipment such as Conveyors, Valves, Gearboxes, Pumps, Steam Raising equipment etc
• Ability to manage contractors
• IT literate
• Able to work at heights

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join a modern Power Station