Mechanical Engineer Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in a role that involves working on plant maintenance and large-scale plant improvement projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing contractors, improving plant availability, troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues, as well as ensuring safety and environmental standards are maintained.
The ideal candidate will possess a qualification as a Mechanical Engineer or similar, knowledge of Health and Safety in heavy industry, and at least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Working as part of the multi-disciplinary maintenance team
* Responsible for a specific plant process area
* Ensuring appropriate preventative and predictive maintenance is completed
* Planning major shutdowns/overhauls
* Managing contractors on specific jobs/projects
* Improving plant availability, troubleshooting and resolving maintenance issues
* Continuous improvement of safety and environmental standards
* Scoping projects that increase returns to the business
* Construction to installation of new projects
* Commissioning and handover
Requirements:
* Qualification as a Mechanical Engineer or similar
* Knowledge of Health and Safety in heavy industry
* At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
* Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
* Proven technical skills and strong commercial acumen
* Excellent IT skills (MS Office, Autocad)
* Strong attention to detail and capable of working on your own initiative whilst meeting project deadlines