Flexible Generation Field Service Engineer in Cambridge

Here at AMP, we are committed to supporting the energy transition by funding, developing, and delivering flexible energy solutions and helping businesses decarbonise. Our mission is to create a smarter energy future. We are relentless in our focus on tackling the central challenge of our age – the energy transition. The size and scale of the challenge means we must continually grow our team, bring in new ideas and new approaches and be ready to push the boundaries. At every level, we are looking for bold, ambitious, bright, and collaborative people that share our commitment to making a difference.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Flexible Generation Field Service Engineer to join our Urban Reserve team to carry out general maintenance, installation, commissioning, and repair works as required to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems. The role will involve:

• Working with the Urban Reserve Team, MTU and Terberg to ensure the O&M and troubleshooting of the operational Urban Reserve generation Assets.
• Ensuring the reliability and performance of electrical systems (Voltages covered are 24kV-11,000kV).
• Dealing with defect rectification post-handover of the assets during the bedding in period, until stable running is achieved.
• Routine tasks will involve electric fault finding, understanding the controls, replacing start motors, throttles, ignition components and a high level of mechanical aptitude.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns, conducting efficient fault finding and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime.
• Assisting the Flexible Generation Service Manager with any technical queries and support.
• Undertaking power plant planned maintenance as required and reactive maintenance during post commissioning/call outs with the swift and effective resolution of faults, supporting colleagues as required.
• Promptly and comprehensively completing the appropriate planned and reactive maintenance reports in the required format using the online Protean system.
• Undertaking all tasks according to Health and Safety requirements and wearing correct PPE.
• Completing risk assessments and method statements for specific tasks as required.
• Undertaking installation, surveying and repair works as required.

What we are looking for:

• An individual with demonstrable experience as an Electrical Engineer in a power environment with sound knowledge of controls.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering educational qualification.
• Ability to complete site visit reports accurately and with good attention to detail.
• Skilled at resolving complex problems, identifying problems, and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions proactively.
• Excellent awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Experience of producing service and inspection reports to confirm tasks carried out, recommended actions and handover of equipment.
• A critical thinker, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to go above and beyond to support business needs, including being adaptive to change and supporting others where required.
• Valid UK driving licence.

What we will offer in return:

• 26 days annual leave entitlement plus 8 days for public holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Access to advice, counselling, and support.
• Access to GP services, wellbeing tools and resources.
• Shopping and lifestyle discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.

Additional information:

• Competitive salary to be discussed at interview.
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week, with on call and overtime requirements.

Safer Recruitment:

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