Mechanical Engineer - Power Generation

MC Technical Recruitment Ltd
Belvedere
2 months ago
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Mechanical Engineer – Power Generation
Competitive salary + Up to 20% bonus + OT + healthcare
Belvedere, Kent
MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer to join the engineering department of one of the UKs largest Energy from Waste power stations. This plant processes over 700,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste per year producing more than 70MW for the grid, enough to power 160,000 homes.
As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for all engineering aspects associated with the sites mechanical equipment to maintain high plant availability.
As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for:
Chairing a meeting including maintenance and operational staff to agree details of a proposed engineering improvement.
Meeting with a contractors to inspect an area of the Plant where a contractor may make a proposal.
Analysing data from operational and maintenance systems to support or evaluate a proposed improvement.
Liaising with Legal and/or Procurement departments to agree terms on a purchase or maintenance contract.
Meeting with Maintenance team to support investigation into a Plant problem, e.g. a repeat failure of a component.
Investigating innovative engineering or maintenance techniques which may offer a benefit to the Plant.
Participating in cross-industry groups to benefit safety or reliability issues.
Updating the capital plan.
Further details can be gained on request
Leading meetings in included operational staff.
Other duties may be required.
To be considered for this role you should have:
Holder of an Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Actively working towards professional registration (IEng/CEng).
Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH
What's on offer with this role
A competitive basic salary depending on experience
A performance related bonus up to 20%
Private medical cover (family included)
Overtime
Company pension
If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Machaela Strickland at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 030 / for a confidential chat.

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