Generation Engineer; Mechanical Engineer

Job title:

Generation Engineer (Mechanical Engineer)

Location:

Regional based in the Midlands/South – although some travel, both in the UK and overseas, may be required.

Reporting to:
Area Supervisor

Staff reporting directly:
None

Basic salary of £57,000, on call payment of up to £2,000k pa. Overtime is available at management discretion of up to 12 hours per week. Certification payments for Gas Safe £1,500pa, 18th Edition £1,000pa and HV Switching £1,000pa (increasing after 12 months certification).

We are a leading independent energy specialist with over a quarter of a century’s experience in specialist independent generation systems. We have developed an enviable array of systems and services that benefit our clients’ energy requirements and help reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases.

As pioneers of Landfill Gas to Energy (LFG) projects, we have a strong track record in the development of power generation projects both in the UK and overseas and are now diversifying our operations into flexible reserve generation, energy storage, behind the meter generation and other technologies. This expansion aims to establish us as a leader in these emergent markets in the coming years.

We develop a diverse range of energy projects, including Landfill Gas Generation, Flare Systems, Embedded Gas Generation, BESS, Combined Heat & Power systems, Client-side Behind the Meter power generation, Solar/PV arrays and more, in the UK and overseas.

As part of our ambitious plans, we are expanding our workforce and have a number of vacancies available.

• Replace worn components as required (due to wear, failure, schedule), e.g., cylinder heads, piston/liner packs, turbochargers, exhaust and induction systems, oil pumps, and intercoolers.
• Lead the overhaul of reciprocating generating assets.
• Day‑to‑day maintenance and operation including fault location, diagnosis, and rectification.
• Planned maintenance delivery and breakdown response for generation assets, with minimum outages.
• Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team when unsure.
• Avoid unnecessary expenditure by using skills and tools available within the company.
• List and order the correct components, gaskets and incidentals for scheduled overhaul and repairs.
• Ensure a stock of essential spare parts is replenished and available for breakdowns and unscheduled overhaul.
• Commit to Health, Safety, Quality and Environment practices following all procedures and using your own judgement.
• Reduce the company’s reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent.
• Comply with and implement legislation and company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.
• Commit to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the team members working with you.
• Manage your time and travel effectively, staying away from home when appropriate.

• Utilise and comply with the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.
• Execute all generator maintenance and use Operations staff for minor maintenance on generators as required by management.
• Maintain and repair all mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps and motors at all facilities.
• Recommission overhauled assets and associated equipment.
• Conduct air emissions monitoring.
• Train, support and supervise area staff to undertake maintenance and simple fault finding.
• Provide emergency call‑out cover to respond to generation asset failure/outage.
• Order and control costs of spares and manage stock.
• Maintain and inspect LV electrical equipment (subject to training and competency).
• Operate HV switch gear (subject to training and competency).
• Represent the company in a good light by maintaining clean, well‑run sites, engaging with customers and the general public.
• Supervise contractors.
• Implement HSQE systems.
• Comply with and implement company environmental protection procedures with a proactive approach to response, maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.
• Compile and complete outstanding works.
• Perform any reasonable task required by management in the exercise of its goals.