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Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Kilrush
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location: Co. Clare, Ireland
Duration: 12-month Contract
Position Description
Our client are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to manage the mechanical installation of two new 22MW auxiliary boilers onsite and associated tie-in works, including a purpose-built boiler house and associated exhaust stack and blowdown tank.
In addition, this role will dovetail with managing the mechanical installation of four new Ash Injection systems from receiving hopper to point of injection.
Key Responsibilities
Work with the Safety Adviser and other project team members to ensure that all works undertaken during the project are executed in accordance with statutory safety, health, and environmental regulations and internal Technical Standards & Guidelines
Management of the main Mechanical Contracts and other Mechanical Contracts / work scopes as assigned by the Project Manager or Site Manager.
Liaison with the business’ Engineering & Major Projects Specialist Team to successfully deliver projects in line with defined protocols and procedures.
Manage Site teams (as required) and liaise with Station Mechanical teams.
Support the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) for the Mechanical aspects of the units, in conjunction with the appropriate Competent Person / Asset Management Specialist
Management of quality in accordance with responsibilities listed in the Project Quality Plan.
Day to day supervision and point of contact with contractors and their works. Review of key ITP protocol sheets
Where required, work with and support the station Management and Maintenance Teams during the course of the project.
Undertake regular safety, environment and quality audits during the construction and commissioning phases
Reporting on progress against schedule and attendance at various project meetings as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager and / or the Site Manager.
Work with the Project Manager to control costs for assigned contracts
Management of special tooling requirements with the principal Contractor
Development of technical specifications for work scopes on Mechanical plant and equipment and involvement in various stages of tendering and procurement process
Use of plant modification process for all Mechanical plant modifications. Ensure all Mechanical procedures and drawings are updated
Use of the clients Contractor Management (CM) process to manage assigned contracts including use of CM tools to track contract progress and holding of Kick-Off, Progress, Close-Out meetings, etc.
Attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), workshop visits, if required
Creation of Mechanical Close-Out Report
Review of commissioning procedures and ensure implementation
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential
Minimum experience of 7 years (Post Qualification) for Senior Mechanical Engineers in power generation industry
Experience working on construction projects, particularly in the power generating industry
Site experience on installation of mechanical plant, including, turbines, compressors, pumps, piping, tanks, valves etc
Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures
Demonstrate an ability to work in a challenging environment driven by project deadlines.
Highly innovative and motivated with an attention to detail.
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility which is important in all aspects of the role
Strong report writing capability
Proficient computer skills including Microsoft office and project document management systems software
Physically capable of carrying out duties of a site role. Mobilising around a construction site and carrying out required duties.
Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
Experience of working with utilities
Qualifications
Essential
Experience of Power plant mechanical plant.
Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures
Third level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Desirable
Engineer level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
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