Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking two Mechanical Engineers to join their team. This role offers a primarily remote work environment with a focus on servicing peaking assets. You will be responsible for leading overhauls, performing maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidates will have extensive experience in mechanical maintenance and fault diagnosis, along with proficiency in managing costs and maintaining essential spare parts. This position presents a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in engineering.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading overhauls of reciprocating generating assets.
• Proficiency in fault location, diagnosis, and rectification.

Responsibilities

• Replace worn components and lead overhauls of generating assets.
• Perform maintenance and manage costs effectively.

Skills

Fault location and diagnosis

Mechanical maintenance

Field service experience

Electrical skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MWM equipment

CAT equipment

CG equipment

MTU equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for 2x Mechanical Engineers based in the Midlands/South. This role is 40 hours per week, primarily remote, with a VAN & Fuel card provided. The position involves servicing peaking assets, with travel required.

Main responsibilities:

1. Replace worn components as required (due to wear, failure, or schedule), e.g., cylinder heads, piston/liner packs, turbochargers, exhaust and induction systems, oil pumps, and intercoolers.
2. Lead the overhaul of reciprocating generating assets.
3. Perform day-to-day maintenance and operation, including fault location, diagnosis, and rectification.
4. Deliver planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns for assets, minimizing outages.
5. Seek guidance from the Engineering and Management team when unsure.
6. Manage costs by utilizing available skills and tools within the company.
7. Order and list correct components, gaskets, and incidentals for scheduled overhauls and repairs.
8. Ensure stock levels of essential spare parts are maintained for breakdowns or unscheduled overhauls.
9. Adhere to Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures, using good judgment.
10. Reduce reliance on contractors where economically feasible.
11. Comply with legislation and company procedures, proactively maintaining, monitoring, reporting, and auditing.
12. Continuously enhance personal and team skills and knowledge.
13. Manage time and travel effectively, including staying away from home when appropriate.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Extensive experience leading overhauls of reciprocating generating assets in a field service environment.
• Knowledge of MWM, CAT, CG, MTU equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical, heat, and mechanical maintenance.
• Proficiency in fault location, diagnosis, and rectification.

Desirable:

• Gassafe accreditation (or ability to obtain within probation).
• Electrical skills or relevant experience in the field.
• Familiarity with electric control systems (12V DC – 415V AC, 3-phase).
• Computer literacy.
• Full UK driver's license.