Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Mechanical Engineer to join their new-build Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in construction, in Tilbury, Essex. Once fully operational, the EfW will process 350,000 tonnes of waste per annum to generate c.40MW of electricity to export to the national grid which is enough to power c.90,000 homes. The vital Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of up to c.£65,000 + £4,694 location allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Pension + benefits Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Leading and managing a team of mechanical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability. Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner. Supervising and directing contractors on site Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified. Assisting in the setting up and development of the sites Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies Working closely with the EPC team during the build and commissioning phase to understand the plant and place new staff on key training Recruitment of the Mechanical Technicians to join the team as it is a new build plant Planning and execution of outages once the plant is fully operational Deputise for the Engineering Manager as and when required Professional qualifications Ideally a HNC, or similar, in a relevant engineering subject such as Mechanical Engineering IOSH/NEBOSH will be advantageous Personal Skills, Prior Experience and Knowledge Proven supervisory / management experience in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, CHP, etc), Paper Mills, COMAH sites, Steelworks, Refineries, etc Good knowledge of legislation such as PSSR, PUWER, LOLER, CDM, etc Outage planning and execution experience Prior experience of P
Mechanical Engineer in Essex employer: Astute People
Join a leading consultancy in Cambridge that values innovation and excellence, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in project leadership will thrive. With competitive benefits including a strong bonus scheme, private healthcare, and a hybrid work model, you'll find ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive environment. This is not just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the construction industry while enjoying a balanced work-life experience.
