Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for work across two of its Power Stations located in Northern Ireland. The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant through ensuring optimal plant performance, reliability and compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee a total of 1553MW generating units combined of Gas and Steam Turbines.
Responsibilities and duties
* Overseeing and executing mechanical engineering activities including maintenance and engineering work, projects and outages.
* Developing and maintaining an asset management plan to ensure the integrity of crucial assets including turbines (Gas and Steam), pumps, compressors, fans, fuel systems, pipework, valves etc.
* Managing the long-term condition monitoring systems, overseeing predictive maintenance schedules and supporting with troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical faults.
* Review and management of the mechanical spares, obsolescence strategies and procurement.
* Leading Mechanical Projects including upgrades, replacement work and overhauls.
* Management of contractor performance during outages and capital projects.
* Supporting the management of LTSA's, negotiating scopes and evaluating technical proposals.
Qualifications
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechanical Discipline.
* Chartered Mechanical Engineer (or working towards).
Personal skills
* Significant mechanical engineering experience ideally gained on a Combined Cycle or Open Cycle Power Station.
* At least 10 years experience with mechanical rotating plant.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and power station / industry standards including PSSR.
* Detailed knowledge of maintenance philosophies.
* Project management experience.
* Contractor management experience.
Salary and benefits
* Competitive Salary up to £77,410 per year.
* Bonus Opportunity.
* Pension.
* Life Assurance.
* Wellbeing Package.
* INDPOW.
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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