Job Details

• Full Time, Permanent 
• Location: Newark
• Closing Date: 6 December 2024
• Salary Range: £52,517.72

Job Purpose

Mechanical biased technician supporting process operations and maintenance activities across the site.

Days based role: Reporting to the Engineering Lead, this role will carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance as required.

Weekend working will be required on a rotational basis during operational periods.

Core Accountabilities

• Work in partnership with Department Engineering Lead and to carry out repairs to CHP and compressed air system
• Assist with outage planning and contractor management
• During outages undertake maintenance activities as well as testing and commissioning plant in readiness for operations
• Performing maintenance of mechanical plant such as pumps, fans, valves, high pressure boilers and steam turbines
• Troubleshooting and practical fault finding on plant and mechanical systems
• Reliability techniques such as laser alignment, vibration analysis and oil sampling
• Installation of new plant or modifications as appropriate
• Carry out planned inspection routes on process plant and proactive maintenance
• Reporting of all engineering activities in the appropriate format into the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Making plant safe for maintenance/repairs
• Competent to receive and/or authorise a range of permits as required

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Comprehensive technical knowledge and hands on skills gained through large scale, complex operational CHP experience
• Understanding of hazards and controls associated with superheated steam pressure systems
• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering supported by a recognised apprenticeship
• A proven track record of effective technical problem solving, continuous improvement and contractor management
• Ability to work as an individual and with groups
• Ability to effectively balance urgent and important tasks
• Experience of working in a lean operating environment
• Experience of working in an operational team of varying disciplines and skill levels