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Mechanical Shift Engineer

Integral UK Ltd
Sunbury-on-Thames
6 days ago
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The Shift Engineer forms part of the Technical team service provided under the contract.
This Role falls part of the FM Operations based in BP Sunbury static based.
Operating Hours will be a shift 0800 till 1830 spread over a shift pattern 4 days on 4 days off ,This will include call out.
This role offers the opportunity to provide efficient and effective control of work services, supporting projects, operational activities, and small works across the BP portfolio. Primarily site-based, the position also includes the potential to provide local support to other BP site, central London location, based on skill set and operational requirements.
Training and professional development will be a key part of the role and overall package, with a focus on further upskilling in areas such as Authorised Person (AP) responsibilities, isolations, and other key disciplines.
Key objectives of the role:
The role will provide support in the coordination, planning and monitoring of sub-contract works including monitoring, auditing, and enforcement of the Control of Work requirements.
The role is responsible for the safe execution, agreed quality and timely completion of sub-contract work and to ensure that the Client & JLL requirements are adhered to at all times.
Support with out of contracted hours works and manage contractors and own work load Accordingly in accordance and support from the Engineering Management Team.
Ability to fault find LV / ELV control systems including monitoring and fault diagnostics on power quality.
Isolation of Plant and management of System including Controls and pump sets.
Will need to be IT literature as they will be required to work in real time on a tablet.
Manage data collection and systems to pull information and make changes.
To be able to install and maintain new plant and equipment when required, ensure that plant faults and defects are swiftly rectified.
Ensure that suitable spares are available to carry out both maintenance and reactive works and to establish estimated timescales to carry out remedial works
The individual should have good understanding of HVAC systems and fundamentals, including the ability to be able to operate the equipment at its full potential. This includes basic controls knowledge with the ability to diagnose and repair any non-gas related issues.
Manage time on Projects to suite deadlines and complete assigned tasks as stipulated by Technical Services / Project managers.
Will be expected to have acquired elements of other skills which enable them to work flexibly across trades
React to breakdown maintenance requests within the required SLAs.
Ability to self-perform maintenance tasks.
Good understanding of an IT environment and Data systems
Previous Thermographic understanding preferred but not essential
Technical awareness of computer room/call centre/trader operations and experience of power, UPS, CPS, distribution, cooling etc.
Understanding of modular UPS systems including full understanding and experience of functional switching and scheduled switching. Capability of producing switching programmes.
Ability to maintain Dali lighting systems, including re-addressing and software changes (Software training to be provided)
Experience working with building management systems including fault finding and operator use. Experience with VAV systems, FCU systems, passive and active chilled water circuits and chilled beams.
Understanding of power generation, G59, auto changer systems. Or equivalent
Experience and understanding of HVAC systems.
Ability to test and diagnose power quality issues including harmonic distortion using onsite power analysers
Able to apply a risk focused maintenance approach and operations of plant and systems in data centres/critical environments
Provide emergency response OOH on site to manage the site BCP, Escalate urgent issues identified through to the Technical Services Manager. Respond to work interruptions, outages or emergencies consistent with the SLA.
Responsibility for ensuring all critical related engineering maintenance documentation & records are kept updated and conform Industry Standards
Ensure maintenance tasks are completed within agreed timescales.
Liaise with Clients representatives with respect to maintenance & repair tasks.
Advise the Facilities Management Team of changes in critical environment requirements
Must be willing to work over & above contractual hours.
Undertake site surveys & produce Works Requests, Method Statements & Risk Assessments for planned works.
Undertake Upgrade & Install small works.
Control and supervise contractors when required.
To ensure all PPMs and Critical Facility PPMs are carried out to schedule and also ensure completion of all reactive Helpdesk Requests ensuring closing and completion in line with SLAs
Ensure maintenance is carried out in line with JLL H&S procedures, using the permit to work system where applicable and action improvements identified during the building and workplace inspections and reviews
Monitor and analyse environmental conditions, review the loading and working conditions of critical equipment regularly
Fully understand the operational protocols associated with alarm conditions and auxiliary back-up system capabilities
Complete an incident report for all abnormal incidents affecting systems availability (draft prepared within 24 business hours of an incident). Determine the root cause and action items required to restore availability and prevent a recurrence. Review and submit to the Engineering Manager ensuring all actions are documented reviewed and completed
Entering relevant quotes and remedial works onto the in-house team to be managed correctly
Maintain L8 compliance and onsite water treatment systems
Continually communicate building issues to end users.
Carryout fault finding on start-delta motors including VFDs and Soft Start controls / contactors
Assist and enhance service delivery through best practice and the effective use of site systems and equipment.
Understanding of a CDM/ Permit to work process with experience of working on previous electrical install projects. Working alongside the EMEA Control of Works and SAP
Knowledge of domestic and commercial LTHW systems, pressure vessels buffer vessels and valve operation.
Maintain pumps sumps and tanks including float values sensors
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Building Services Knowledge
Minimum of 5 yrs experience with a Recognised Apprenticeship and Qualifications to undertake the role in higher Education L2 Minimum
Mechanical/ Electrical / HVAC Knowledge
Commercial or LV switching Knowledge
Facility knowledge understand Hvac and systems.
HSE Knowledge
City & Guilds or equivalent in an Engineering, Electrician qualifications
SMSTMS / IOSH / NEBOSH certification desirable
Manager or supervisory experience of contractors for both remedial service and maintenance,
Competent operator of Permit to Work systems
Computer literate, familiar with MS Office Applications, including Microsoft Project and capable of becoming competent user of bespoke databases
Experience of having worked in a similar role within a large diverse organisation and have a proven track record of success in delivering and monitoring EHS activities
Ideally, experience of working in a continuous improvement culture.
BMS Controls Experience / HVAC Experience
Understanding not limited to PRVs , Pumps,
Critical Environment Cooling
Knowledge of emergency response/standby/call out activities and protocols
Understand the monitoring of utilities and environmental programmes

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