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A large engineering services contractor working on high-profile mechanical and electrical projects across Ireland. They are now seeking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for the Sligo region. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering activities on a specific construction project. The activities associated with the project will vary and will be agreed with the Project Manager on an ongoing basis. You will co-ordinate the technical design with the onsite installation through to the successful commissioning, ensuring that the company vision, mission & values are fulfilled.
1. Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of work for the next 5+ years
2. To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.
3. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
4. Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
Mechanical Engineer ResponsibilitiesIn conjunction with your project team, you will be responsible for the execution of various stages of a project as follows:
5. Colate all design documents and drawings
6. Attend project Handover Meetings
7. Evaluate value engineering or cost-saving opportunities
8. Preparation of co-ordinated drawings covering all aspects of the installation including mechanical, electrical sprinkler, structural and architectural elements
9. Review and understand project design specifications and drawings and access compliance of co-ordinated drawings and technical submittals.
10. Assist in the production of weekly progress reports
11. Assist in the compilation and assessment of Technical Submittals.
12. Processing requisitions, generation of purchase orders.
13. Receipt verification (RV) of equipment and materials arriving on site.
14. Seek to clarify queries with the design team through the request for information (RFI) system.
15. Understand the commercial fundamentals of a project, including profit plans, potential variation logs and take-offs etc.
16. Liaise and co-ordinate with members of the design team, contractors and in-house project team on technical and commercial issues.
17. Attend technical meetings with members of the design team, contractors, and in-house project team
18. Carry out document control, recording & transmitting information utilising File Key.
19. Prepare method statements and risk assessments for production activities
20. Organise and assess the work of subcontractors.
21. Carry out Quality Control through inspections and snagging, including walking down of P&ID's, and layout drawings.
22. Population of test packs and tracking of same
Necessary requirement of the Mechanical Engineer
23. 3rd level qualification in Building Services Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or Senior Trades qualification or equivalent
24. Significant project engineering experience of 4 years+ with a mechanical contractor
25. Previous record of delivering small to medium mechanical projects (Commercial, Industrial, pharma, data centre type projects)
26. Commercial Awareness
27. Capability of walking down mechanical systems to ensure compliance with specifications.
28. Experience developing technical submittals, completing technical reviews and assessments.
29. Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental systems and procedures – knowledge of the team, their strengths and weaknesses
30. The ability to multitask and manage many priorities
31. Excellent communicator/strong interpersonal skills/communicates with impact
32. Excellent record-keeping and administration skills
33. Leads and influences others.
34. Innovates and leads in mechanical/technical activity and challenges.
35. Plans and effectively manages projects.
36. Solves problems analytically and acts decisively
37. Is process driven and focusses on EHS and Quality Work Management Systems and Processes
38. Mentor and Coach to junior engineers and graduates