Mechanical Technician for a Gasification plant.
Salary: From £35,000.00 to £39,000.00 Plus £3,500 shift allowance
The position of Mechanical Technician is to ensure that all operational plant equipment is running safely, efficiently and cost effectively using both proactive and reactive maintenance methods.
The Mechanical Technician shall be responsible for all aspects of the mechanical systems to include;
1. To adhere and work to CMMS and IMS systems’ Jobplans/Method statements, Work instructions, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work.
2. Carry out fault diagnosis on all mechanical equipment, effect immediate repairs and maintain accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS.
3. To carry out risk assessments, method statements, provide self-supervision, manage and direct on site contractors when required.
4. To work closely and collaborate with the other site teams, disciplines, engineers and contractors to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified.
5. To analyse persistent plant breakdowns and suggest cost effective and efficient solutions or plant improvements.
6. To optimise existing online, off-line and non-intrusive predictive maintenance systems and with support from the Engineering Manager, plan proactive maintenance regimes on plant.
GENERAL DUTIES:
1. Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities Policy.
2. Conduct all activities with confidentiality and in accordance with the requirements of Data Protection Legislation.
3. Undertake any other duties as required, that are within the competence of the post holder and conducive to the effective delivery of the role.
4. Undertake and attend any training deemed necessary under the above general conditions.
5. The employee will be subject to random D&A Testing as per the D&A Policy & Procedure
TERMS OF CONTRACT:
In addition to general terms and conditions, the job is full-time permanent, 40 hours per week. The Mechanical Technician will need to take part in out of hour’s emergency standby rota.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL:
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3
• Welding experience
• Skilled at bench fitting and using hand and power tools
• Excellent Health & Safety awareness
• Flexible attitude to working, prepared to work outside working hours to meet business needs
• Willing to contribute to on-call rota.
• Effective communication and team working skills, with the ability to work independently
• Good numerical skills and a logical approach to problem solving
• Capable of prioritising workload and managing time
DESIRABLE:
• Knowledge and experience of PSSR and LOLER certification
• Experience in maintaining similar plant
• Experience of safety rules & permit to work system
• Experience in machinery & hydraulics
• Supervision of contractors
• Use of Maximo or similar CMMS
