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Boiler & Auxiliaries Engineer

Ashington

Full-time, Fixed-termEngineering

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

Overview

Axi Recruitment is working with our client in the Ashington area for a qualified Boiler & Auxiliaries Engineer to join their team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will join the Maintenance Department to assist the Maintenance Manager with continuous improvement.

Job Details

• Manage both planned and unplanned overhauls and outages of the unit.
• Manage and coordinate boiler tube leak issues.
• Manage the pressure parts and general Maintenance Team.
• Responsible for maintenance activity related to rotating equipment for the boiler.
• Responsible for all type maintenance work related to the boiler.
• Optimise maintenance planning and resource scheduling activities using the Computer Maintenance Management System.
• Assist with the Asset Integrity Management System, including the inspection programme of pressure, non-pressure, and structural assets.
• Undertake project work relating to mechanical plant in the boiler or other areas.
• Analyse breakdowns to increase plant flexibility, efficiency, availability, and reliability using available maintenance tools.
• Assist in optimising contractor usage and reducing contractor costs.
• Assist in compliance with and monitoring of process safety requirements.
• Make decisions and issue directives for the scope of work.
• Act as the delegated authority for the Mechanical Area Engineer consisting of turbine and rotating plant.

Qualifications

• HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 A Levels / HNC or equivalent in relevant field.
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience is advantageous.
• IOSH Management is desrable.

Experience

• Knowledge of boiler plant and auxiliary equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of pipework systems, vessels; piping design codes, materials technology for pressure parts; welding; boiler ancillary equipment; materials handling.
• Knowledge of methods for NDT techniques.
• Experience and training in carrying out boiler tube repairs is desirable.
• Previous professional experience working within the power generation sector, or relevant industry background is desirable.
• Knowledge of assisting with the application of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR).
• Developing and implementing short, mid and long-term mechanical integrity programs.
• Experience of outage preparation and execution.
• Experience and knowledge of budget preparation.
• Understanding of environmental and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies and improvement techniques.
• Principles and practices of process safety requirements.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.
• Capable of creating and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritise tasks.
• A self-motivated professional individual with strong interpersonal skills, with effective communication skills with all stakeholders.
• A strategic and critical thinker, with demonstrable experience in the development of innovative solutions to drive improved performance and results.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Bonus opportunity up to 18% based on company KPIs & personal performance.
• 10% employer contribution pension scheme.
• Cash healthcare plan.
• Sick pay.
• Employee benefits platform.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Car scheme and free on-site parking.