Senior Engineer

Astute Peoples Power team are working exclusively with Encompass Digital Media, a global technology provider who operate a relay station & power station located in the Ascension Islands. This unique opportunity of Senior Engineer (Plant Manager) is responsible for the day to day operations & maintenance of the Islands Power Station. This remote generating station comprises of 5 diesel engines, five wind turbines, four reverse osmosis plants and 8 liquid storage tanks as well as associated LV / H plant, piping and distribution cables.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Engineer role:

• Ensure the safe & efficient operation of all Power Station Assets comprising of High Voltage Diesel Generators, Wind Turbines, Reverse Osmosis plant, Water Storage Tanks, Fuel Storage Tanks and associated distribution network.
• Oversee a continuous improvement programme through audits, coaching and mentoring.
• Manage the supply of electricity and water to the Island, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and monitor consumption to optimize efficiency and sustainability.
• Mentor and develop staff in areas such as personal development, safe working practices, and time management.
• Manage holidays, sickness, disputes, and disciplinary matters while ensuring regular appraisals and the setting of SMART targets.
• Direct all operational and maintenance activities across the Island, serving as a key stakeholder in Island-wide decision-making.
• Identify and implement improvements in operational processes (shift patterns, holiday rotas, running regimes, safety documentation, modifications) and maintenance systems (major overhauls, station outages, upgrades, methods of work, stock management, and document control).

Professional qualifications:

• Ideally educated with a HNC / HND in an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field - Electrical bias would be advantageous.
• At least five years management experience.
• Prior working experience in a power station or similar heavy engineering process plant.
• Familiar with the operation and maintenance of large diesel engines, electrical generators and excitation systems, High Voltage switchgear and cables, water production and storage.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified would be advantageous.
• Qualified as a HV SAP.

Personal skills:

• Familiar with budgets & commercial decision making.
• Able to act as an ambassador.
• Able to support and coach staff at varying technical abilities.
• Capable of living on a remote island with a lack of home comforts.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Engineer role:

• Competitive salary.
• Relocation assistance.
• Flights to & from the UK.
• Living allowances.
• Vehicle.
• Accommodation provided.
• Further benefits available upon discussion.

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.