Engineering Technician

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Execute daily operations and maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting, locating issues, and resolving them.

• Perform scheduled maintenance and respond to breakdowns on generator sets while minimizing downtime.

• Repair and maintain both mechanical and electrical equipment, such as pumps and motors.

• Inspect and maintain low-voltage electrical equipment, provided training and competency have been obtained.

• Operate high-voltage switchgear, subject to appropriate training and competency.

• Commission new installations and related equipment, ranging from generators to telephone line communications.

• Integrate new sites into existing operations.

• Monitor and manage the gasfield to ensure a consistent fuel supply for generators.

• Conduct repairs and maintenance on generators.

• Train, assist, and oversee Operations Technicians in basic maintenance and straightforward fault-finding tasks.

• Provide 24/7 emergency call-out support for generator set failures as needed.

• Order spare parts and manage inventory control.

• Ensure sites are clean and well-maintained.

• Supervise contractors on-site.

• Implement health, safety, quality, and environmental systems, along with company safety procedures.

• Carry out air emissions monitoring.

• Respond to environmental spill incidents using pollution prevention equipment.

• Address outstanding tasks identified during site audits.

• Manage operating costs for generators.

• Ensure adherence to legislation and environmental regulations.

• Effectively manage time and travel, including overnight stays when necessary.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, and Projects teams while reporting to the Assistant Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical maintenance.

• Recognized qualification in electrical skills or relevant experience in the industry.

• Experience with electric control systems ranging from 12V DC to 415V AC 3-phase.

• Competence in fault location, diagnosis, and resolution.

• Experience with Landfill Gas, specialized fuels, and/or generators is a plus.

• Proficient in computer usage.

• Valid UK driver’s license.

• Ability to take initiative.

• Strong prioritization skills.

• Supervisory abilities.

• Self-driven and motivated.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Capability to plan and prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines.

• Ability to identify and execute solutions for a variety of issues.

• Competence in making daily decisions in line with company policies and procedures.

🏝️ Benefits

• On-call rota compensation estimated at £2,000.

• Overtime compensation estimated at £2,000.

• Certification payment of £3,500, potentially increasing to £5,250 with experience, for 18th Edition, Gassafe, and HV testing.

• Reasonable opportunities for overtime.

• Company vehicle maintained according to manufacturer’s specifications while in the employee's possession.