Mechanical EngineerContract: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £77,000 + Bonus + Shift Allowance Location: LarneAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading Maintenance & Engineering team supporting the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of major energy generation assets.This role is critical in ensuring the complete asset care of a diverse portfolio of combined cycle and open cycle gas turbine plant, supporting operational performance, reliability, and compliance across a highly technical environment.This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased engineer with power generation experience to join a business operating large-scale critical infrastructure assets.The Role Reporting to the Lead Engineer, you will provide technical leadership across a broad range of mechanical systems, supporting plant reliability, maintenance strategy, outages, upgrades, and asset integrity. You will work closely with operations, maintenance teams, OEMs, and contractors to optimise plant performance while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.Key Responsibilities Technical LeadershipLead and execute mechanical engineering activities across multiple generating assets and associated balance of plant systemsDevelop and maintain asset management strategies to maximise reliability and operational performanceSupport the integrity and safe operation of gas turbines, steam turbines, pumps, compressors, fans, valves, pressure systems, fuel systems, pipework, and auxiliary plantEnsure compliance with engineering standards, legislation, and company proceduresOperations & Maintenance SupportManage long-term condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and diagnostics programmesSupport maintenance teams with fault finding and complex troubleshooting activitiesReview and manage spare parts strategies, obsolescence planning, and procurement activitiesCoordinate maintenance activities to ensure work is delivered safely and efficientlyOutage & Project ManagementLead mechanical scope during major outages, overhauls, and plant upgradesManage contractor performance during shutdowns and capital projectsSupport long-term service agreements (LTSA/CSA), technical evaluations, and upgrade proposalsAttend Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) and technical meetings with OEMsWork collaboratively with OEMs and contractors to ensure quality refurbishment and inspection standardsLeadership & Continuous ImprovementProvide technical coaching and knowledge transfer to maintenance teamsSupport cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operationsContribute positively to site safety culture through inspections, briefings, and compliance activitiesAssist with budget preparation and financial control within the engineering functionThe Person We are keen to speak with candidates who have:Significant mechanical engineering experience within Open Cycle and Combined Cycle Power PlantsStrong experience maintaining rotating equipment and critical mechanical assetsKnowledge of maintenance strategies, engineering legislation, and industry compliance standardsExperience planning and coordinating outages, overhauls, or major maintenance activitiesStrong analytical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesThe ability to drive continuous improvement and support team developmentQualificationsDegree qualified in a Mechanical Engineering discipline, or equivalent third-level qualification with significant power station experienceChartered Engineer status desirable This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to play a key role in maintaining and improving high-value energy generation assets within a complex operational environment.If this role is of interest reach out to for a confidential discussion.INDKYSkills:MECHANICAL ENGINEER MAINTENANCE POWER OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP DIAGNOSTICSBenefits:Shift Allowance & BonusWHJS1_NI