At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead projects to optimise plant performance and ensure safety in a dynamic energy environment.
- Company: Join a market-leading energy company committed to employee development.
- Benefits: Earn up to £83,000 plus bonuses and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for growth and professional training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the energy sector while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; experience in heavy process environments required.
The predicted salary is between 83000 - 83000 £ per year.
Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit for a Balance of Plant (BoP) Mechanical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital BoP Mechanical Engineer role comes with a basic salary of up to £83,000 + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation that invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and dutiesReporting to the Lead BoP Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Assisting with delivering effective outage strategies and management of projects
- Optimising the planned maintenance strategy to meet stakeholders' needs to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime
- Providing technical expertise and guidance to other departments in relation to Balance of Plant (BoP) with a focus on maximising efficiency, plant performance and safety
- Providing technical governance, guidance and industry best practice including compliance with PSSR and statutory inspections
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Ideally a Degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline; however, we would consider those with a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc.
- A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
The BoP Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:
- Prior Mechanical Engineering experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations, Paper Mills, Top Tier COMAH sites, Refineries, Petrochemicals, etc.
- Experience working with Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) would be advantageous
- Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) will be advantageous
- Demonstrate the ability to successfully manage teams
A starting basic salary of up to £83,000, performance related bonus of 15%, and other excellent benefits.
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Balance of Plant Engineer employer: All The Top Bananas
Astute's Power Team offers an exceptional work environment for Balance of Plant Engineers at their state-of-the-art CCGT Power Station in Rochester, Kent. With a competitive salary of up to £83,000, performance-related bonuses, and a strong commitment to employee training and professional development, this company fosters a culture of growth and innovation. Employees benefit from a collaborative atmosphere that prioritises safety and efficiency, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the energy sector.
