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Mechanical Lead Technician
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Astute's Power Team Recruitment for Lead Mechanical Technician
Astute's Power Team are recruiting a Lead Mechanical Technician for an Energy from Waste plant located in Belfast.
This new role within the maintenance department is focusing on maximising plant availability & reliability by carrying out a variety of engineering tasks on mechanical assets including conveyors, belts, pumps, valves, fans etc. This includes project engineering, supervisory duties and workload planning / scheduling.
If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Safe Systems of Work, prioritising the safety of people, plant and the environment.
- Develop, review and optimise preventative maintenance plans within Maximo to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
- Plan maintenance work by confirming permits, RAMS, parts and tooling are in place before execution.
- Work with the Mechanical Engineer to resolve technical issues and improve maintenance strategies.
- Manage mechanical projects from planning through to completion, delivering on time and within budget.
- Lead and develop the mechanical maintenance team, driving safe working, high performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective support of the on-call rota and out-of-hours maintenance activities.
- Manage planned, reactive and corrective mechanical maintenance to maximise plant availability.
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Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Apprentice qualified with a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification
- Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- It would be advantageous to have an IOSH
Personal skills
The Mechanical Lead role would suit someone with:
- Knowledge of PSSR (pressure Systems Safety Regulations) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
- Welding / Fabrication experience
- Leadership qualities
- Scheduling / Planning experience
- Familiarity with MAXIMO or similar Computerised Maintenance Management System
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Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Lead role
- Competitive basic salary
- Benefits package
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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