Mechanical Engineer

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for work across two of its Power Stations located in Northern Ireland.

The Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the safe & efficient operation of the plant through ensuring optimal plant performance, reliability and compliance with regulatory standards. You will oversee a total of 1553MW generating units combined of Gas and Steam Turbines.

If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply.

Responsibilities and duties:
As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for:

Overseeing and executing mechanical engineering activities including maintenance and engineering work, projects and outages.
Developing and maintaining an asset management plan to ensure the integrity of crucial assets including turbines (Gas and Steam), pumps, compressors, fans, fuel systems, pipework, valves etc.
Managing the long-term condition monitoring systems, overseeing predictive maintenance schedules and supporting with troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical faults.
Review and management of the mechanical spares, obsolescence strategies and procurement.
Leading Mechanical Projects including upgrades, replacement work and overhauls.
Management of contractor performance during outages and capital projects.
Supporting the management of LTSA's, negotiating scopes and evaluating technical proposals.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Mechanical Discipline
Chartered Mechanical Engineer (or working towards)
Personal skills
The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone with/who:

Significant mechanical engineering experience ideally gained on a Combined Cycle or Open Cycle Power Station
At least 10 years experience with mechanical rotating plant
Knowledge of safety regulations and power station / industry standards including PSSR
Detailed knowledge of maintenance philosophies
Project management experience
Contractor management experience
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

Competitive Salary up to £77,410 per year
Bonus Opportunity
Pension
Life Assurance
Wellbeing Package
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