Senior Mechaincal Engineer

Heavy Industrial

Monday - Friday Days

Birmingham

£62,000

Primary Responsibilities

* To provide a professional engineering & maintenance support through the application of appropriate expertise, knowledge, and experience.

* To focus on the preparation of design calculations, in accordance with all relevant standards and legislation adopting all necessary standard formats and procedures.

* To focus on the financial aspects of contracts which include the final project valuations; preparation of project briefs and material and carry out presentations to client.

* Ensure improvements are made with regards to reliability

* Perform RCA's (Root Cause Analysis) of issues

* Support, mentor and provide guidance to the area maintenance personnel

* Perform in-depth planning and monitoring of activities during periods of planned downtime

* Perform reviews of Planned Maintenance activities/tasks to ensure there efficiency and validity

Responsibilities

Key Objectives

* To understand all Mechanical Principle and an understanding of Civil Engineering.

* Basic understanding of electrical control would be ideal.

* To have a thorough understanding of all EHS aspects of engineering, including CDM, HAZOP, confined spaces and contractor control.

* Develop engineering specifications to all relevant BS engineering standard, code of practices and Arconic standards.

* To project manage engineering installations/activities using Microsoft Project and Oracle based budget management tools.

* To assist in improving Plant and equipment “up-time”

* Manage budgets

* Follow installation of projects with training of on-site personnel, completion of all documentation and project files.

* To be able to review and critically analyze engineering drawings.

* A basic understanding of operational skills for AutoCAD and AutoCAD inventor.

* To be capable of working with contractors and on-site personnel during installation.

* To be able to work within and lead teams.

* Support area maintenance teams with issues and breakdowns.

* Have a good knowledge of hydraulic systems

Qualifications

* HNC/HND (preferably a Degree) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.

* Experience or a strong desire to work within a manufacturing/production environment.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels.

* Leadership experience is desirable