Mechanical Technician

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To directly support the engineering function of an upper-tier COMAH site by being responsible for the mechanical maintenance of industrial process equipment.

SCOPE OF THE POSITION

To be responsible for maintaining all mechanical equipment across the site, specifically:

• Breakdown response and repairs.
• Planned, preventative maintenance.
• Project support with new installations.
• Supervising external and embedded contractors where necessary.

MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES

KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Perform routine maintenance and compliance inspections/checks of process equipment.
• Undertake fault finding and repair on mechanical, pneumatic and rotating plant systems.
• Conduct planned, preventive maintenance tasks consistently and diligently.
• Proactively interrogate CMMS and liaise with engineering management to plan reactive and PPM work.
• Liaise with and direct external contractors undertaking work on site.
• Anticipate mechanical spares requirements, liaising with vendors and engineering management to maintain appropriate stores.
• Carry out work under permit within Safe System of Work framework.
• Ensure all health, safety, and environmental regulations and conditions are adhered to.
• Maintain accurate record of work carried out within CMMS, including tasks completed, parts used and equipment condition.
• Work to and in compliance with written maintenance and operational procedures.
• To maintain good housekeeping standards across the whole site.

Technical Skills

Preferred

• Experience working to RAMS within a safe system of work.
• Industrial pipe fitting.
• Pump maintenance.
• Comfortable operating a computerised maintenance management system (SAP or similar).
• CompEx Ex11 Mechanical.
• IPAF licence.
• CSE card.

Required

• Mechanical fitting and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, schematics & technical instructions.
• Computer literacy: proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of mechanical isolation procedures.

Qualifications

Preferred

• Level 4/5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related subject

Required

• A recognised Level 3 apprenticeship or vocational qualification in engineering or related subject.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commit to the highest standards of process safety, in line with upper-tier COMAH site status.
• Maintain compliance with relevant HSE procedures and legislation to assist in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Ensure that accidents or near misses are reported in line with company procedure.

• To facilitate any personal health and safety training necessary.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

·         Good interpersonal skills and communications skills – able to communicate technical information and liaise with different levels of management, staff, contractors and suppliers.

• Strong problem-solving skills, with a positive can-do attitude and proactive approach to solving issues.
• Can work alone using own initiative.
• Works well under pressure, whilst maintaining a logical approach.
• Can demonstrate understanding and application of maintenance 'best practice' techniques.
• Understands the importance of planned and predictive maintenance.
• Willing to learn and undertake additional on and off-site training as site needs dictate.
• Physically fit, and able to work at high level (some lifting is a requirement of this role)