Service Development Graduate (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

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The greatest challenge facing the power sector today is ensuring reliable power generation and delivery, while reducing the CO2 emission burden in an increasingly regulated industry. As a trusted partner and pioneering leader in innovative technology and solutions, Mitsubishi Power is efficiently enabling this energy transition for our customers.

The core of our efforts is focused on fundamental transformation of the energy system. With our advanced engineering expertise spanning more than 100 years, we are helping resolve our customers’ key challenges and building a better tomorrow.

Our vision: Improve access to secure, sustainable, affordable energy. Mitsubishi Power headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, is a global leading company in the field of thermal power and environmental technologies. Mitsubishi Power in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) has over 1000 employees across the region, and along with our predecessor companies, we have had a presence in the region since 1898.

As a Service Development Graduate, you will play a vital role in supporting key projects, improving service processes, and gaining exposure to outage planning and execution, engineering operations, and quality management systems.

Your Role

• Operate in accordance with Mitsubishi Power Europe’s standardized Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
• Support key service operations by tracking and ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and company objectives are met.
• Collaborate on project budget updates, align with Finance, and report to senior management.
• Ensure correct implementation of the commercial process for UK projects in compliance with internal procedures.
• Contribute to the review and creation of Program Management QMS procedures.
• Assist in assigning, measuring, and tracking project KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Tasks:

• Develop a deep understanding of MHI gas and steam turbine operations.
• Familiarise yourself with technical drawings, control logic, and schematic diagrams.
• Assist the engineering team in preparing technical documents, reports, and reliability improvement strategies.
• Conduct site assessments and prepare non-conformity reports.
• Participate in the repair engineering process and witness component repair applications.
• Visit workshops to assess potential vendors and contribute to procurement strategies.

Outage Planning & Execution

• Support the preparation of outage deliverables, ensuring seamless coordination between external vendors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Engage with Field Service, Engineering, and QHSE teams to ensure proper planning of health & safety arrangements, spare parts availability, and tooling.
• Assist in identifying and qualifying local vendors for outage support and spare parts supply.
• Provide on-site logistics support, coordinate sub-vendors, manage timesheets, and track costs during outage execution.
• Work alongside Outage Program Managers and senior engineers to support outage close-out processes, cost reporting, and post-outage reviews.

Field Service & Service Development

• Study the work scope of assigned projects and perform basic field service tasks.
• Assist in preparing data sheets, reports, and outage schedules.
• Support tool preparation, part checks, and field service workflow documentation.
• Liaise with customers to understand project specifications and service requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams to ensure seamless service execution and customer satisfaction.
• Draft project specifications and detailed requests for quotations, while following up on outstanding issues to resolve queries efficiently.

What We Are Looking For

• A degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or a related discipline).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to collaborate across departments and external partners.
• A proactive and adaptable mindset with a strong interest in power generation and energy solutions.
• Willingness to travel and gain hands-on site experience.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.

What We Offer

• A structured graduate development programme with mentorship and hands-on training.
• The opportunity to work on high-profile service and engineering projects across the UK and Europe.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• A clear career path with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Support for industry certifications and further training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.