Power Engineer

Owen Daniels; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone & laptop

Training & development

25 days' holiday

Pension

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced CHP Engineer to join its UK team to service, maintain and commission CHP systems across the country. The role involves fault-finding on gas engines, generators and related equipment, with travel across the UK and occasional stays away from home.

You will work closely with customers to ensure reliable, efficient operation and be supported by manufacturer training and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with gas engines, generators or industrial engines.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Customer-focused approach and good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on CHP units across the UK.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Carry out servicing, component replacement and major maintenance.
• Commissioning and recommissioning CHP units.
• Fault-finding across engines, generators and control systems.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Gas engines

Generators

Reading drawings

Customer-focused

Independent working

UK driving licence

Willing to travel

Job description

Competitive salary + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Benefits

We are currently working with a leading business within the energy and power generation sector, who are looking to add an experienced CHP Engineer to their growing UK team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with experience working on CHP, gas engines, generators or similar power generation equipment to join an established organisation and work on a variety of technically challenging projects across the UK.

As a CHP Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, fault-finding and commissioning of CHP systems at customer sites across the UK.

The role will involve:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on CHP units.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults.
• Attending reactive breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Carrying out servicing, component replacement and major maintenance.
• Commissioning and recommissioning CHP units.
• Fault-finding across engines, generators, control systems and associated equipment.
• Using diagnostic equipment and electrical/mechanical drawings to identify faults.
• Completing service reports and technical documentation.
• Working directly with customers to ensure equipment is operating reliably and efficiently.
• Supporting major engine overhauls and refurbishment projects.
• Working closely with the wider technical team to resolve complex issues.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background, ideally with experience working on CHP systems, gas engines, generators or industrial power generation equipment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a CHP Engineer, Generator Engineer, Engine Technician or similar.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working with gas engines, generators or industrial engines.
• The ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• A customer-focused approach.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel throughout the UK and stay away when required.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Overtime and call-out opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Company phone and laptop/tablet
• Manufacturer training and ongoing technical development
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Excellent career progression
• Opportunity to work on a wide range of CHP and power generation technology
• Full manufacturer support and training

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop their career within the CHP and wider energy sector, with a business that offers long-term stability, training and progression.