Mechanical Technician / Fitter (O912978)

Overview

Our Client are a leading Utilities business with a dedicated team delivering safe, reliable and economic multi-utility supplies and services (electricity, clean water, waste water collection and treatment, natural gas transmission and telecoms). They are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician / Fitter within the Power Generation team.

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will assist with the planning and undertaking of Power Generation plant and equipment maintenance, to supervise / operate in the use of condition based monitoring equipment and undertake fault / defect investigation on Generation plant and equipment.

Wider duties will include:

• Assist with the planning of maintenance on Power Generation plant and equipment
• For planned/unplanned maintenance tasks, compile appropriate documentation (e.g. Method statement, Risk Assessment, Work Order, COSHH, MSDS, etc.)
• Use maintenance management system to report/record, planned/ unplanned, maintenance/fault tasks
• As a team leader, part of a working party or working independently and where appropriately qualified, undertake planned / unplanned maintenance on Power Generation plant and equipment
• Assist with planning (to include appropriate documentation, change control etc.), and supervise/undertake modifications, installation and commissioning of new or replacement PowerGeneration plant and equipment
• Undertake on Power Generation plant and equipment, defect / fault investigation, analyse results and provide reports on condition and recommend remedial work that may be required
• Operate condition based monitoring equipment, analyse data and compile report of findings on Power Generation plant and equipment
• Carry out adjustments and settings on static & running Power Generation plant & equipment
• Operate and maintain machining equipment
• Provide supervision and mentoring for staff at equivalent or lower grades
• Undertake training, review & assessment
• Where qualified, drive vehicles and mobile plant

The ideal candidate for the role of Mechanical Technician / Fitter will have:

• Awareness of, and compliance with, relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and Industry standards
• Will be a time served craftsperson or equivalent and have a minimum of NVQ, BTEC or equivalent at a QCF level 3 in mechanical engineering
• Have mechanical maintenance experience (to include some or all of the following: diesel engines, gas turbine, steam turbine)
• Competent IT skills
• Will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to work as a team member or independently
• Is self-motivated and able to demonstrate the ability to use initiative
• Holder of a valid Driving Licence