Generator Mechanic

Generator Mechanic - Valid UK Citizenship and 5+ Year Footprint & SC/BPSS Required.

Reports to: Site Lead / O&M Manager

Location: Erbil, Iraq

Leave: 12 weeks on, 3 weeks off

Salary: Up to £80,000 (Taxable) + £6,000 bonus each year (Pro-rated from start date)

Paritas is working with a long-standing Defence and Facilities Management client who is looking to bring a Generator Mechanic on board for an ongoing project in Erbil, Iraq. Candidates must be a UK Citizen with a 5+ Year footprint in the UK for Security Clearance.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Recognised and accredited trade qualifications at City & Guilds standards or higher
• Exceptional fault-finding and diagnostic skills for both mechanical and electrical components on prime power and standby generators
• Supervisory experience with strong communication skills
• Proven ability to apply good environmental practices in tasks performed, including investigating accidents and incidents, conducting risk assessments and risk control, and complying with UK health and safety legislation

Desirable:

• Experience working in challenging remote locations or developing countries
• Completed familiarisation courses and product training on Caterpillar prime mover units, FG Wilson Generators and Perkins prime mover units and Woodward control gear, electronic engine controls
• Proficiency in load bank testing
• Familiar with engine diagnostic tools, such as Perkins electronic service tool and CAT electronic technician
• Electrical qualification demonstrating competence and knowledge of IEE regulations at the 18th Edition
• Possess or have previously held a MOD Authorised Persons certificate in disciplines such as Mechanical and Petroleum

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• Perform generator maintenance and servicing within contracted timeframes
• Evaluate and complete tasks with motivation and competence
• Manage generation and mechanical works
• Ensure and promote high standards of mechanical hygiene to prevent contamination of prime mover units.
• Carry out planned and reactive repairs on contracted generators and associated fuel systems
• Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and implement safe systems of work
• Arrange for generator repairs to be undertaken and satisfactorily completed within contracted timescales
• Initiate and order materials via the Stores Request Service
• Conduct ad-hoc and weekly toolbox talks
• Deliver pre-shift briefs and specific task instructions as required

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