Mechanical Technician - Teesside

Mechanical Technician - Teesside

My client is a bulk liquid storage provider operating terminals strategically placed across the UK. They currently require a mechanical technician to be based at theirsite(s) across Teesside on a permanent basis.

Role:

• To ensure that terminal maintenance is managed safely and efficiently.
• Competent, safe and accurate completion of all allocated tasks is required to maintain the quality performance of the company.
• Provide technical support, leadership and guidance to projects, operations and maintenance. Comply with the UK policy and procedures.
• Repairs to rotating equipment, e.g. mechanical seals, packed gland replacements, bearing replacements and oil changes.
• Recommend and ensure actions on incident reports are recorded on the terminals Eventis system. Monitor and report on consumable stock levels.
• Terminal champions for all flanged connections ensuring compliance with flanged connection procedures.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of procedures.
• Execute safety critical equipment routines ensuring correct installation, checks and precautions are taken.
• Making and breaking joints, replacement of in line equipment and piping e.g. filters, pressure sustaining valves, pressure vacuum valves / emergency vent replacements on tanks.
• Routine 3 monthly inspection of tanks including pressure vacuum valves and emergency vents.
• Ensure that all contractors working on the site comply with site rules and regulations.
• Fire pump testing.
• Boxing and unboxing of tanks for inspection, including all necessary mechanical isolations as directed.
• Maintenance of cranes and winches.
• Slinging, rigging and lifting.
• Carry out mechanical hazardous area inspections.
• Valve preventative maintenance/overhaul and loading arm maintenance.
• Assistance in hose testing/pressure testing.
• Assistance in inspection and certification of lifting equipment.
• Flame/spark arrestor inspections.

Requirements:

• NVQ Engineering maintenance (Level 3) or be atime served mechanical technician.
• 5+ years experience on chemical manufacturing or storage plant.
• ECITB MJI10 hand torque bolted connection techniques.
• ECITB MJI19 hydraulic torque bolted connection techniques.
• Ability to read process and Instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
• Manual Handling.
• Asbestos Awareness.

Salary: 45k-50k DOE per annum

If you would like to be considered please send an up to date CV and references to DMW Recruitment.

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