Mechanical Shift Engineer (Sunbury-On-Thames)

Integral UK Ltd
Sunbury-on-Thames
2 days ago
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Location: Sunbury-On-Thames, London, South East, UKThe 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 worksThe 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 tradesReact to breakdown maintenance requests within the required SLAs.Ability to self-perform maintenance tasks.Good understanding of an IT environment and Data systemsPrevious Thermographic understanding preferred but not essentialTechnical 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 equivalentExperience and understanding of HVAC systems.Ability to test and diagnose power quality issues including harmonic distortion using onsite power analysersAble to apply a risk focused maintenance approach and operations of plant and systems in data centres/critical environmentsProvide 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 StandardsEnsure 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 requirementsMust 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 SLAsEnsure 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 reviewsMonitor and analyse environmental conditions, review the loading and working conditions of critical equipment regularlyFully understand the operational protocols associated with alarm conditions and auxiliary back-up system capabilitiesComplete 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 completedEntering relevant quotes and remedial works onto the in-house team to be managed correctlyMaintain L8 compliance and onsite water treatment systemsContinually communicate building issues to end users.Carryout fault finding on start-delta motors including VFDs and Soft Start controls / contactorsAssist 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 SAPKnowledge of domestic and commercial LTHW systems, pressure vessels buffer vessels and valve operation.Maintain pumps sumps and tanks including float values sensorsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREDBuilding Services KnowledgeMinimum of 5 yrs experience with a Recognised Apprenticeship and Qualifications to undertake the role in higher Education L2 MinimumMechanical/ Electrical / HVAC KnowledgeCommercial or LV switching KnowledgeFacility knowledge understand Hvac and systems.HSE KnowledgeCity & Guilds or equivalent in an Engineering, Electrician qualificationsSMSTMS / IOSH / NEBOSH certification desirableManager or supervisory experience of contractors for both remedial service and maintenance,Competent operator of Permit to Work systemsComputer literate, familiar with MS Office Applications, including Microsoft Project and capable of becoming competent user of bespoke databasesExperience 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 activitiesIdeally, experience of working in a continuous improvement culture.BMS Controls Experience / HVAC ExperienceUnderstanding not limited to PRVs , Pumps,Critical Environment CoolingKnowledge of emergency response/standby/call out activities and protocolsUnderstand the monitoring of utilities and environmental programmesTPBN1_UKTJ

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