Senior Operations Engineer

JAM Recruitment; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer for a dynamic role in Barrow-in-Furness. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to the UK's leading Defence sector, focusing on plant maintenance operations. You will be responsible for managing technical information, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role emphasizes effective communication and project management skills, making it ideal for those passionate about engineering and maintenance. Join a team that values innovation and safety, and make a significant impact in a critical industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering, Maintenance or Asset Management is essential.
• Excellent communication skills are crucial for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate technical information and manage SAP EAM work orders.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security protocols on site.

Skills

Document Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Software Administration

Nuclear Issue Interpretation

Education

Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience

Recognised Trade Background

Tools

SAP EAM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Operations Engineer

Barrow in Furness Based (3 days per week on site)

£53.90 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35

12 Month Contract initially.

This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness.

Role Description

• Working within the Plant Maintenance Operations Team (PM Ops)
• Production and co-ordination of technical information and programmes. Production of Process Instructions and new initiatives.
• Communicating and planning effectively with Stakeholders at all levels within the Submarines Business and External 3rd Party service providers.
• Responsible for your own SAP EAM Work Centres and Facilitating Statutory Inspections as well as Planned & Reactive 3rd Party Maintenance.
• Controlling SAP EAM work orders, ensuring high quality detail of works is accurately recorded.
• Review and submission of Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) as a Responsible Person (RP), monitoring compliance to 3rd Party RAMS through internal audits and process confirmations.
• Liaising with Security Team stakeholders to arrange site access, escorting 3rd parties and providing adherence to BAE Site Security Guidance.
• Driving Engagement with 3rd Party Service Providers prior to commencement of works to ensure Safe Systems of Work are in place and understood by all Stakeholders.
• Delivering departmental processes and performing Asset Validation activities.

Knowledge

• Experience in an Engineering, Maintenance or Asset Management environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and able to communicate effectively (Both written and verbal)
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience in managing and working to safe systems of work (SSOW).
• A general understanding of the manufacturing used within the business.
• Knowledge of the capabilities and the most appropriate uses of specialised analysis tools.
• Sufficient experience to be able to identify all the issues involved in their area of responsibility.
• The correct recognition of the context of their work within the overall product.
• To have a recognised trade background or equivalent experience (desirable but not essential).

Skills

• Creation, receipt, maintenance and disposal of documents and records
• Providing support and guidance on Responsible Document Management
• Reviewing the effectiveness of Responsible Document Management
• Documentation production
• Maintenance review facilitation
• Major activity co-ordination
• Nuclear issue interpretation
• Understanding HS&E requirements
• Project management
• Software administration

For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.