Mechanical Engineer in Maidstone

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Damhead Creek

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000

Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays

THE POSITION

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to be based at Damhead Creek (preferred), Rye House or Shoreham. As part of our Group Engineering Team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of large-scale projects along with all Compliance Requirements associated with our mechanical, pressure systems & large rotating plant assets across the Portfolio.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reporting to a Mechanical Engineer Lead you will also assist in maintenance activities when required to keep the plant running round the clock to deliver for our customers.
• You will be part of a team ensuring our assets comply with regulatory, industry and company best practices & standards
• Your input will be essential to ensure the company business objectives are met whilst maintaining & ensuring safe, reliant and profitable generation.
• As part of our engineering team large scale maintenance projects, upgrades with flexibility and reliability driven focus will be part of your objectives
• Offering support and technical advice to our site maintenance teams will also prove essential with good communication being key

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Large Rotating Plant and/or HRSG Pressure System in large Industrial processes (Power Generation desirable)
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. health & safety, environment and employment law
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management
• Educated to minimum HNC standard, with degree desired
• Understanding of engineering standards and legislation
• Solid understanding of work planning and the work control process
• Good working knowledge of the Generation Safety Rules and business IT systems (including MS Office, Maximo and Cintellate).

THE PERSON

• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
• Aptitude for further business and technical training
• Ability to assist and support colleagues and promote co-operation.
• Desire, aptitude and attitude to learn and develop and share your knowledge and experience with colleagues
• Embraces change and ability to adapt self and others to new situations / working methods
• Flexible approach applying your skills to meet the business needs.
• Promotes business ethics with high regard to Environmental and Safety factors Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to handle multiple work projects running together as the business need arises
• Organises own workload
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a small team, encourage collaborative working relationships
• Valid Driving Licence and prepared to work at multiple sites

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.