Mechanical Engineer

We are currently recruiting for a Line Manager on behalf of our client based in Hartlebury.

Job Summary:

To ensure Mechanical Plant and systems are maintained in accordance with the O&M manual, to ensure compliance with the relevant statutory standard and to ensure the Mechanical Department can respond appropriately to unscheduled breakdowns. To plan and execute scheduled maintenance outages, working to budget with internal and external stakeholders, complete upgrades, new installation projects, work to meet the challenging demanding environment of the facility.

Responsibilites include:

• Abide by all company and site safety policies and prcedures,
• Report all health, safety and environmental concerns, near misses and incidents via the site reporting system.
• Comply with the site safe system of work; develop competence under the safety rules.
• To manage the procurement, quality and effectiveness of contracted mechanical services.
• To plan, resource, and supervise mechanical maintenance during shutdowns.
• To plan, resource and enhance and deliver preventive maintenance.
• To investigate plan failures and recitfy defects in a timely manner; log, analyse and report on plant reliability.
• To establish and work within a mechanical maintenance budget.
• To ensure that all mechanical safety devices are properly maintained and regulary tested.
• To ensure Lifting Equipment is properly maintained and regularly tested under statutory obligations.
• To ensure equipment falling under PSSR statutory obligations are maintained and regularly inspected and tested.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares and recommendations for holdings to the Maintenance Manager and support procurement.
• To ensure the availability of an emergency repair service.
• To support the Maintenance Manager where necessary, support with internal, external and compliance Audits
• To determine and develop obsolescence plans for Mechanical Plant and Equipment.
• To support Electrical, Controls and Instrument Engineers as required and during absence.
• Fulfil the role of line manager for the Mechanical department.

• Knowledge / Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Mechanical Engineer, holding a minimum of a Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with a minimum of five years relevant experience post-qualification.
• Needs to have broad experience of mechanical maintenance including responsibility for rotating and high-pressure equipment.

• Ability / Experience

• Ideally from the Energy from Waste Industry but Power Station, process plant or similar will be considered.
• Experience of managing a team
• Able to demonstrate experience of managing multiple contractors and maintenance contracts
• Self-discipline/ability to work independently
• Excellent problem solver