Lead Rotating Machinery Engineer (Mechanical)
Salary: £53,461 - £67,612 + Car + Benefits
Location: Aberdeen
About Us
National Gas is securing Britain's energy. We transport gas throughout Great Britain, repair and maintain gas pipelines, and manage the meters that allow millions of homes and businesses to access the energy they need. We are the national gas network, providing secure energy to power Britain, achieve net zero, and maintain our industrial competitiveness.
About The Role
Reporting to the Regional Rotating Machinery Manager
As the principal mechanical rotating machinery engineering specialist for the Scotland and North (S&N) region’s Delivery Engineering - Rotating Machinery Team, you'll provide subject matter expertise to the OPEX and CAPEX Programmes within the Region.
Focusing on Asset Risk Management you will ensure the Safe, Reliable and Efficient operation of our fleet of:
* Gas Generators: GE LM2500+DLE, Siemens Avon 1533-75G, Siemens RB211-22 and Siemens SGT400+DLE
* Power Turbines: Siemens Vectra, Nuovo Pignone HS-PT25, GEC EAS1-33 and GEC ERB1-22
* Compressors: Siemens PDI 70, Siemens STC/SV, Siemens RF1BB-36, Nuovo Pignone NP802, Nuovo Pigone NP603 and Siemens (Delaval) PV30
* Diesel Generators: Various and their auxiliary systems.
What You'll Be Doing
* Operate as the S&N Region’s Principal Rotating Machinery (Mechanical) technical focal point for the S&N Rotating Machinery Fleet
* Acting as a vital technical link between site operations, maintenance teams, regional projects, major programmes and central engineering
* Regional Production, Availability and Commercial improvement through continuous data driven assessment and the adoption of data supported maintenance and operational programmes
* Manage day-to-day Rotating Machinery engineering and operational support
* Support trouble shooting and fault diagnosis of complex rotating machinery issues
* Oversee fleet management activities, including OEM service bulletins, oil sampling, borescope inspection, engine logbooks and spares support
* Specify Inspection and Test activities. Assess Inspection and Test results. Plan and Action appropriate mitigation measures.
* Act as the Primary Point of Contact for Rotating Machinery for operations support, collaborating with OEM’s and ISPs
* Work closely with site teams and central engineering to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality interventions
* Lead investigations into equipment failures and reliability issues, recommending long-term improvements
* Oversee condition monitoring, vibration analysis and performance trending
* Technical Lead major rotating machinery projects, (overhauls, rewheeling, etc)
* Support technical and commercial development of CAPEX and OPEN business justification
* Contribute to Rotating Machinery change planning
* Provide technical assurance and ensure compliance with engineering standards, regulations and best practices
* Operate within: The UK Regulatory Framework; National Gas Standard Policies, Process and Procedures; adopted Industry Standards and Best Practice
* Champion continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing across the rotating machinery discipline
* Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and provide leadership within the corrosion discipline
* Capture lessons learned, best practice, and innovation to drive rotating machinery efficiencies
Key Requirements And Experience
* Significant, in-depth Mechanical Technician / Engineer Level experience of one or more elements of the National Gas rotating machinery fleet (Essential)
* Degree / HND / HNC (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
* Chartered Engineer with a relevant professional body (e.g. IMechE) or Deep Corresponding Technical Experience.
* Solid understanding of gas generator, power turbine and compressor - maintenance, reliability and performance engineering.
* Strong technical knowledge of Natural Gas and / or CO2 compression
* Experience supporting live operational sites and outage execution.
* Experience applying relevant policies, procedures, and resolving technical issues
* Ability to interpret technical documentation, condition monitoring data and OEM Guidance.
* Capable of writing or supporting technical scopes for rotating equipment inspection, service and overhauls
* Qualifications in auditing, IOSH, NEBOSH, IAM, and CDM - desirable
* Knowledge of design, safety, health, environment, and quality policies and procedures - desirable
* Expertise in design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Gas Transmission assets - desirable
* Understanding of ISO9001 and how quality management systems support successful project delivery - desirable
* Familiarity with T/PM/G35 processes including design approval, commissioning, and asset acceptance - desirable
* Understanding of CDM Regulations - desirable
* Full UK driving licence
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
What we offer
* Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
* Company Car* subject to driving over 10,000 miles a year for business.
* Double-match pension scheme (max. company contribution 12%)
* Generous holiday allowance (26 days + bank holidays)
* Flexible benefit scheme, incl. private healthcare, dental insurance, technology plans, and more
* Financial protection with 10x salary death in service and financial support if you’re unable to work due to long-term illness or injury
* Excellent family friendly provisions such as maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Professional development opportunities inc. financial support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions
* Employee assistance programme offering free confidential professional counselling 24/7
* Inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking workplace
Inclusive recruitment
At National Gas, we are disability confident, and we are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We celebrate the different experiences our colleagues bring to our organisation and strongly encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments you need to perform your best.
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