Field Service Engineer- CHP and biogas engines

Field service engineer (CHP and biogas engines)

Location: Southwest (Exeter area)

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum plus overtime + Excellent Company Benefits

Job Type: Permanent

Reporting to the UK Operations Manager, you will work as part of the wider team responsible for the maintenance and repairs on Biogas Engines from 30kw to 3Mw. You will visit client's sites working on all types of gas engines, predominantly Jenbacher, MWM and MAN, undertaking routine servicing and rectification works of equipment (PPM), attending breakdowns to investigate mechanical and electrical failures, carry out extensive fault diagnosis of associated equipment and plant machinery and carry out comprehensive checks of engines ensuring that any issues are raised through line management reporting procedures. You will be expected to be in control of maintenance, service and repairs to the CHP engines, with efficiency, time management and good personal organisation being key to minimise downtime.

The role requires you to work as part of a team and also on your own. After an initial 4 to 6 week period, you will be required as part of an on call rota. You will be expected to manage your own work progress, and ensure that all paperwork and service reports are completed accurately with sufficient detail of works carried out. Mechanically you will be experienced in fault-finding, replacing parts, effecting repairs and diagnosing mechanical failures. Although this is predominantly a mechanical role, the company also look for individuals who possess electrical skills and have the confidence to fault-find on 24v dc engine control systems and preferably have experience in electrical fault diagnosis up to 415v systems.

Skills/Backgrounds:

Biogas Engine Experience (CHP), Generators, Power Generation, Large Plant, Fault Finding Skills, general mechanical engineering, 415v systems

Requirements:

Time Served Mechanical Engineer - NVQ Level 2/3 qualified in mechanical engineering or similar.

Technical experience working with engines, electrics and diagnostics.

High level of engineering skill and knowledge

Control system experience ( DIANE / COMAP / DEIF / TEM )

Use of Microsoft office package - word, excel.

Full UK driving licence

Ideally gas safe qualification

Personal attributes / skills :

Flexible, "Can Do" attitude

Committed, Reliable, Punctual, Enthusiastic, Strong Work Ethic.

Supportive and able to work well with colleagues

Effective in manging their time and workload

Effective problem solver

Customer facing and communication skills

Ability to supervise and motivate others.

Salary and benefits:

Up to £38,000 basic salary plus overtime depending on experience.

Full door to door

Pension (contributory)

Private Health Care (non-contributory)

Overtime at 1.5 hours ( 2 x bank holidays )

24 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Training

Perkbox

Company vehicle with fuel card (optional private use)

Specialist tooling, PPE, Laptop and phone provided.