Mechanical Field Service Engineer

Rullion Limited are currently recruiting on behalf of a large utilities company based in the North West for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer on a 6 month contract basis based in Northwich. We have been providing our client with experienced individuals for over 15 years helping to deliver a high number of projects within the Industry. You will be responsible for Mechanical (M) maintenance and technical support to the Wastewater Production team to cyclically maintain critical assets in the sludge chain. You will be working in a fast paced modern maintenance environment, providing proactive, planned and reactive support in all aspects of your field of expertise, to ensure compliance with company, statutory and regulatory requirements at the same time minimising environmental impact. Accountabilities As the role can require lone working you will need to be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. The role will also include working in confined spaces as well as the opportunity to provide input into capital and operational projects to ensure assets fully meet operational and maintenance requirements. Participation in an out of hour's standby rota is also a requirement. Your duties will include the following: To implement an efficient Mechanical (M) maintenance and installation service. To analyse faults, rectify and ensure correct operation of Mechanical and systems-based equipment. Perform planned and proactive maintenance activities. To ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations and internal company policies To maintain required financial control of a pre-defined budgets. To provide reliable, accurate and complete asset performance and repair information for entry into corporate systems. To analyse and recommend solutions to recurring maintenance problems. Knowledge and Skills To be successful in this role you must be a time served apprentice or equivalent, supported with academic qualifications ideally to HNC or minimum ONC equivalent in a relevant technical area. A desire to work towards flexi skilling leading to the NVQ Level 3 is also required. To be considered for this role you must have: A valid driving licence The ability to work in a team but also alone, be resilient, self-motivated, with strong problem solving skills and possess the required technical competence Able and willing to diversify into specialised areas of maintenance, as required, such as but not limited to chlorine gas systems and high voltage installations Diagnostic, organisational, planning, communication and computer skills Industry Experience Experience of PLC, HMI and SCADA systems and associated networks to perform fault diagnostics, assist with disaster recovery and small system modifications Desirable Criteria Ensure that throughout your career that the required skills, competence and recency in all relevant subject matter are maintained Where appropriate, possess a sound working knowledge of Simocode, Profibus and similar industrial technology systems. Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from Disclosure Barring Service. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89827360