Gas Chromatography Service Engineer

JC192 - Gas Chromatography Service Engineer
Location – Yarnfield (ST15 0QN)
Salary – £Competitive 

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Gas Chromatography Service Engineer to join their team.

The role will be based out of my client's office in the area of ST15 0QN, but once trained there will also be opportunities to work out of their other office in the area of CH65 4LX. The role will be heavily field based and will involve on call working (approx. 1 in 4).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake system calibration, repairs and maintenance activities on client sites (especially GC instrumentation), addressing any concerns arising throughout the process.
• Undertake system commissioning on client sites, addressing any concerns arising from the commissioning process.
• Test communications and conduct end to end testing.
• Communicate and provide technical support to the client to address customer specific issues.
• Provide GC technical support to Installation Technicians and Service Engineers to address in-house issues, deploying all forms of communication.
• Provide GC advice to Design Engineers in the development of the commissioning strategy and plan.
• Compile all reports / documentation and dispatch in a timely manner as directed by the Service & Technical Support Manager or the Head of Manufacturing & Commissioning.
• Comply with the organisation’s QA and SHE systems, policies and procedures; support required updates as the business develops.
• Train less experienced engineers in all the relevant disciplines.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience of commissioning and / or servicing GC equipment on client sites sites.
• 2 years’ experience working independently i.e. without local oversight management.
• HNC / HND in either Electrical / Electronic or Mechanical Engineering or a related subject.
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings, able to advise clients on the drawings and specifications.
• In depth knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC).
• Knowledge of PLC controllers.
• Knowledge of pressure control systems.
• Computer literate including use of MS Office programmes and Linux systems.
• Must be able to demonstrate fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and excellent team working attributes.
• Full driving licence.

In return our client offers:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Option to Purchase 3 additional days of annual leave per year.
• Birthday Off.
• Enhanced Pension.
• Income Protection.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance.
• Company van with fuel cards for Business and Commuting – no personal use.
• Life Occasion Vouchers.
• Long Service Incentives.