Steam & Mechanical Pipefitter – Maintenance & Compliance

ABM UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM UK in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure safe, compliant operation of steam, condensate, heating and related mechanical pipework across the contract portfolio. You will deliver planned maintenance, reactive tasks and statutory compliance per SFG20 standards.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in pipe fitting or mechanical/heating engineering, at least three years’ experience on commercial/industrial pipework, and a

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or relevant vocational qualification in Pipe Fitting, Mechanical Engineering, Heating Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum three years' experience working on commercial/industrial mechanical pipework systems.
• Demonstrable experience maintaining and repairing steam and condensate systems.
• Knowledge of steam traps, valves, PRVs, strainers and associated steam system components.
• Experience maintaining commercial/industrial heating systems.
• Experience working within a facilities management, manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience delivering planned preventative maintenance activities.
• Understanding of safe isolation and reinstatement of pressurised mechanical systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Competent IT skills, including CAFM and mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned planned preventative maintenance activities in accordance with SFG20 maintenance schedules.
• Complete applicable SFG20 tasks relating to steam, condensate, heating systems, mechanical pipework and associated assets.
• Inspect, maintain, fault-find and repair steam and condensate distribution systems.
• Maintain and repair valves, steam traps, strainers, PRVs, pumps, pipework and associated mechanical components.
• Undertake maintenance and repairs to heating and associated mechanical systems within competency.
• Identify steam leaks, failed steam traps and other system defects and undertake appropriate remedial works.
• Support mechanical insurance inspections and PSSR activities, including system isolation, removal and reinstatement of PRVs and other equipment for inspection/testing.
• Undertake safe isolation, draining, venting and reinstatement of mechanical systems in accordance with approved procedures.
• Conduct pre-winter inspections and condition checks of heating, steam and condensate systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve steam and condensate system efficiency, including defective steam traps and avoidable energy losses.
• Raise remedial works where defects are identified and immediately escalation safety- critical defects.
• Accurately record all maintenance activities, defects and recommendations within the CAFM system.
• Support minor works, project activities and management-of-change processes as required.
• Maintain excellent working relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Comply with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Adhere to permit-to-work, isolation and safe systems of work requirements.

Skills

Pipe Fitting

Mechanical Engineering

Heating Engineering

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

CAFM software

Mobile applications

Job description

ABM UK in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is seeking a maintenance technician to ensure safe, compliant operation of steam, condensate, heating and related mechanical pipework across the contract portfolio. You will deliver planned maintenance, reactive tasks and statutory compliance per SFG20 standards.

The role requires a recognised apprenticeship or vocational qualification in pipe fitting or mechanical/heating engineering, at least three years’ experience on commercial/industrial pipework, and a