Mechanical Lead 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.

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

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Lead role

• Competitive basic salary
• Benefits package

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