My client is a leading independent energy specialist with over a quarter of a century's experience in specialist independent generation systems. They have developed an array of systems and services that benefit our clients' energy requirements and help reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases. They develop a diverse range of energy projects, including Landfill Gas Generation, Flare Systems, Embedded Gas Generation, BESS, Combined Heat & Power systems, Client-side Behind the Meter power generation, Solar/PV arrays and more, in the UK and overseas.

Main responsibilities:

* Day to day operations and maintenance including but not limited to; fault diagnosis, location and rectification.

* Planned maintenance and breakdown response on the generator sets with minimum outages.

* A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the technicians working with you.

* Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team in anything you are unsure of.

* Avoiding unnecessary expenditure by using skills and tools available from within the company.

* Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts as detailed by the Area Supervisor is replenished and always to hand should there be a breakdown.

* A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices following all procedures and using your own judgement.

* Reducing the company's reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent.

* Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.

* Managing your time and travel effectively, staying away from home where appropriate.

Key tasks:

* Utilisation and compliance of the company's operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.

* Execution of all generator maintenance and the use of Operations staff to undertake minor maintenance on generators as required by the management.

* Maintenance and repair of all mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps and motors at all facilities.

* Maintenance and inspection of LV electrical equipment subject to training and competency.

* Operation of HV switchgear subject to training and competency.

* Commissioning of new build including all associated equipment ranging from the generator to telephone line communications.

* Work on and monitoring of the gasfield to maintain the fuel source for the generators.

* Repair and maintenance of generators.

* Training, support and supervision of Operations Technicians to undertake minor maintenance and simple fault finding.

* Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover to respond to generator set failures when necessary.

* Ordering of spares and control of stock.

* Showing the company in a good light by maintaining a clean, well-run site all times.

* Contractor supervision.

* Implementation of HSQE systems.

Knowledge/ Experience

* Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical and Mechanical maintenance.

* Recognised level in an Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field.

* Experience with electric control systems 12v DC - 415v AC 30ø

* Fault location, diagnosis and rectification

* Experience working with Landfill Gas, specialist fuels and/or on generators is advantageous.

* Hold full UK drivers licence