EQUANS are looking for a HVAC Engineer working on our Knowsley Schools contract in Liverpool. This role would be a permanent full-time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.
General Overview:
Accountable for ensuring all Spaces, Environmental/Temperature Control rooms and equipment are available for end users, keeping down times to an absolute minimum during breakdowns.
Fault find on all A/C units, refrigeration systems and chiller plant on site.
Ensure the sites F-Gas logbook is kept up to date, and all losses, recoveries and additions are recorded appropriately.
Be responsible for the maintenance and operational upkeep of portable and fixed air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Plan, oversee and work with all subcontractors during service visits associated with Refrigeration systems.
Recover, repair, pressure test, vacuum dehydrate, charge and re-commission A/C units as required.
Adaptable and able to undertake any other engineering task as required by the Account Manager or Technical Services Manager.
Ensure that PPM and Reactive jobs are processed.
Defects are diagnosed and reported.
Faults are repaired in a timely manner and in budget.
Complete daily job sheets and PPM logs via PDA/tablet in real time using CAFM systems.
Responsibilities will also include being a member of the on-call rota for the contract.
Client/Customer
Respond in a timely manner to verbal and written requests
Coordinate quotations with the contract manager
Use preferred suppliers where possible
Helpdesk - PPM
Support the Helpdesk: in servicing and breakdowns
Be available for out of hours call-out support for the contract
Compliance
Achieve appointment as Refrigeration Responsible and Competent Person
Complete all operational Logs, F-gas reports and job sheets via CAFM and compliance systems
Production of information for quotations
Production and collation of Condition / Dilapidation Reports
Complete report accident, near misses returns in a timely manner
Ensure the site supervisor is informed immediately if dangerous circumstances occur
Completion of electronic reports for compliance
SHEQ
Ensure you work to company health and safety policy
Ensue PPE is safe to use
Ensure your test equipment is within calibration
Ensure you follow Method Statements & Risk Assessments for all works
Impact:
Working to high standard of Building Maintenance, we require a fully reliable air conditioning engineer who can work on own initiative or within a team environment. Produce high quality reports of their findings. The role will involve being the face of Equans, so smart appearance and being able to discuss findings with others is required.
Carry out the defined planned maintenance regime for all contractual obligations within the School Buildings..
Ensure Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) are in place.
Issuing of relative working permits.
Carry out repairs, reactive maintenance and minor installation works on plant.
Attend, diagnose and repair faults having due regard to customer care in this specific environment.
Carry out proactive plant monitoring activities to ensure efficient utilisation of plant and equipment
Interrogation of operational information systems to support daily operations as well as fault diagnosis
Complete the relevant paperwork and report diligently.
Any other relevant duties that may be required, some of which may be outside normal working hours.
You will be expected to undertake any training necessary to ensure that you are able to undertake your duties effectively.
Complexity:
The guide below is not intended to be fully inclusive or exclusive of the duties required-
Chillers wet and dry systems.
Cold rooms and Freezers
Air conditioning system, VAV, VRV and FAT boxes.
Cooling Towers
Air Handling Units
Pumps
Water Treatment
Building management system.
Control system
Maintain all documentation and records to the highest standard
Understand the contracts and obligations
Project a professional image of Equans to external and internal customers, this is to include clear channels of communication
Other tasks as directed by Line Management
Operate in accordance with Best Practice, Equal Opportunities, recognise and value Diversity in the Workplace and demonstrate respect for others.
Place the highest importance upon Equans Health and Safety policies and procedures
Abide by Equans policies and procedures
Always represent Equans in a professional manner
Other duties as required
Qualifications or Required Experience:
Recognised EITB or CITB apprenticeship or other similar approved training or further education qualifications in an appropriate discipline
Minimum air conditioning engineer qualifications to NVQ level 2
Fully conversant with all major manufactures systems and equipment
18th Edition
Fault-finding and practical skills
Able to work unsupervised and function as part of a team
Very strong Excel and IT skills
Driving License essential
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
24 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years service(+ public holidays)
Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 timesannual salary
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
Gym membership discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Holiday purchase scheme
2 corporate social responsibility days per year
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are we?
EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly, employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.
In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.
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What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers.