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Mechanical Technician - Energy from Waste
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Astute's Power Team are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join a large, modern Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire.
The facility, which is now in full time operation, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes.
The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Mechanical Team Leader in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all Mechanical assets on site including conveyors, pumps, valves, compressors, pipework, boilers and auxiliary plant.
If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role
Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc.
Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
Assisting in plant developments and projects
Supervising and setting to work on site contractors.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
To ensure the availability of plant spares
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
An engineering qualification in a relevant Mechanical engineering field. Ideally a minimum Level 3. HNC / ONC / HND would be advantageous.
IOSH or NEBOSH certificate
Personal skills
The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:
Ideally have at least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including pumps, compressors, boilers, steam equipment, gearboxes, cranes etc.
Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and able to lift heavy items.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
Industry competitive salary
Pension
Bonus opportunity
Further full company benefits
Opportunity to join a modern Energy from Waste plant
INDPOW
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