Technical Support Engineer

Fleetsolve; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable bioenergy solutions is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to ensure optimal installation and performance of power generation systems. This role involves overseeing installation plans, safety compliance, and ongoing testing of CHP units. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, relevant qualifications, and a proactive attitude towards safety and project management.

Benefits

33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Company Pension Sacrifice Nest

Life assurance

Income protection

Cashplan UK Healthcare

Full training program and commitment to CPD

Career progression opportunities

Access to Perkbox & Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in a commissioning role within the power generation industry.
• Proficient in programming level of PLC systems.
• Must have a full UK Driving license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure installations operate as designed and adhere to safety regulations.
• Program, install, and test control systems for CHP units.
• Conduct performance testing and diagnose electrical equipment faults.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Recognized apprenticeship in electrical installation or maintenance

18th edition qualification (City and Guilds 2382-18)

Inspection and Testing qualification (City and Guilds 2391)

Gas Safe qualification (COCN1, CGFE1 & ICPN1)

Tools

PLC systems (ComAp, Siemens, Dief, Deep Sea)

MS Office

Job description

Role

Technical Support Engineer

Location

Ideally Based in NW – with UK Wide Travel

Salary

Up to £55k - £65k DOE plus overtime

Overview

Wirral-headquartered renewable bioenergy and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) specialists, Fleetsolve are expanding its workforce to meet the growing demand for its products and services.

Fleetsolve, is an award-winning business specialising in the design, manufacture and operation of liquid and gas-powered CHP units and power generation systems. Our range of applications begin at 5kWe through to 2.5mWe and everything in between. Our renewable power systems are utilised by a wide range of commercial application throughout the UK where a zero-carbon energy solution, reliability, and grid resilience are critical.

The Role of Technical Support Engineer

• The role of an electro-mechanical technical support engineer is to ensure that all aspects of a power generation or CHP installation are correctly designed, installed, and tested to the design specification for each application.
• You will have responsibility to ensure the installation operates as designed in all expected operating conditions before handover and collaboration with the maintenance team.
• You will have responsibility for reviewing the installation plans ahead of each install to ensure a smooth and safe installation, and responsibility for development of an as fitted appendix for each project for mechanical and electrical installations.
• Ensure all systems are always safe and adhere to RAMS and ensure dynamic Risk Assessment and Method Statements are completed before a job commences.
• Implement pre commissioning and commissioning activities on power generator and CHP units and associated balance of plant, including controls at sites across the UK or within a dedicated area to meet the needs of our customers. This can be single parallel to mains or multimegawatt to mains 415V and 11KV systems.
• Ongoing Electrical Testing, fault identification and remediation on a wide range of existing CHP’s in operation.
• Carry out Retrofit upgrades of Generator and CHP control systems.
• Program the ladder logic and critical setpoint operational functions and protections of control systems associated with Generators and CHP units.
• Carry out G99 protection relay set up, function and witness testing with the DNO.
• Ensure all protections are within specified limits and that all protection devices on the engine and associated equipment are extensively checked, tested and verified.
• Map and adjust the engine to optimum performance and efficiency against customer and project specifications for both gas and liquid fueled engines.
• Ensure all cooling and heating equipment associated with the CHP is commissioned in accordance with design flowrates, pressures and temperatures whilst ensuring all pressure drop and backpressures are recorded and within design specification.
• Be the Technical Champion on site who takes full accountability for the commissioning and development of O&M projects.
• Carry out diligent performance testing to ensure all systems are checked, tested, witnessed and signed off by key stakeholders.
• Carry out in depth fault diagnosis of electrical equipment associated with Generators and CHP units.
• Install additional electrical equipment such as trace heating, lighting and power supplies.
• Remove and replace main alternators, pumps and switchgear.
• Completing all service repair and project paperwork via a digital service software utilising a tablet, and understand the need to capture clear and concise records.
• Assist workshop engineering resources as needed.
• Involvement with apprentice training and coaching of young engineers and interdepartmental colleagues.
• Champion change and share thoughts with the design team as to how systems can be improved to aid maintenance and the uptime of the engine.
• Understand how to reduce any unplanned downtime by system alterations and improvements.

Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to communicate at all levels with non-technical and technical colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• A recognised apprenticeship in an electrical installation or electrical maintenance discipline or had at least 3 years’ experience in a similar field-based Commissioning role within the power generation industry.
• It is preferable you have the 18th edition qualification (City and Guilds 2382-18).
• It is preferable you have the inspection and testing qualification (City and Guilds 2391).
• It is desirable that you have a valid Gas Safe qualification like COCN1, CGFE1 & ICPN1
• You will have full knowledge at programming level of a number of PLC systems including ComAp, Siemens, Dief and Deep Sea control systems or similar.
• It is desirable that you will have had some formal OEM factory training on engine control systems.
• Ability to use a MS office package proficiently for electrical design drawing updates, emails and report writing and system monitoring.
• Must have a full UK Driving license.
• Able to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate.

Attributes

• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and its implementation.
• Have a can-do attitude even when under pressure from clients.
• Can prioritise workload.
• Must have a keen attention to detail executing neat and tidy installations and retrofits.
• Essential ability to work as part of a wider combined group, as well as on your own, to manage project demands and outcomes and thrive on an ever changing dynamic.
• Prepared to work in other departments as and when the business requires.
• This will be a national role and will require the ability to work away from home.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Sacrifice Nest
• Life assurance.
• Income protection.
• Cashplan UK Healthcare
• Full training program and commitment to CPD
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to Perkbox & Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme.