CHP Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Heres what youll be doingHere at E.ON, we deliver a range of energy solutions, but at Port of Liverpool Combined Heat & Power (CHP) we supply steam to Cargills and DACSA production and supply electricity to Peel Dock users and the grid.Right now, we’re looking for a talented Maintenance Technician with expertise in Mechanical Engineering to join our team. Here you’ll contribute to the mid-term maintenance plan and undertake all maintenance activities in accordance with E.ON’s establishedsystems. You will assist the Maintenance Co-ordinator to understand and predict maintenance issues so that all plans accommodate suitable engineering resolutions, ensuring all maintenance plans are managed via the maintenance management system (SAP).Working alongside both internal and external stakeholders, you will complete maintenance activities through a balance of hands-on activities and managing appropriate resources, for all mechanical and process issues that impact/are likely to impact on production.You will have a pro-active working manner and, as such, will have the opportunity to innovate and appropriately challenge existing processes to improve efficiency.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to take the next step in their career and make a huge difference to one of the world’s foremost energy suppliers.Key responsibilities include:

• Support the identification and implementation of improvements to all areas that affect plant performance.
• Determine the scheduling of maintenance activities to minimise contract labour requirements.
• Deliver maintenance of plant and equipment also carrying out inspections to meet and exceed business KPI’s.
• Deliver and support analysis of plant issues, providing expert technical advice to the Maintenance Coordinator to assist in the decision-making process of plant issues.
• Contract and contractor management, ensuring appropriate safety assessments have been completed and performance is optimised.
• Ability to create and deliver outage plans and projects at all levels of complexity and duration.
• Multitasking and prioritising workloads to meet operational needs by collaborating with suppliers and contracts to optimise plant availability.
• Assist with procurement of emergency spares and contract services

What we need from you

• HNC/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent along with significant expertise in general engineering principles, with expertise in the specialist skill area Mechanical Engineering and Maintenance.
• High levels in fault finding and diagnostic ability.
• A willingness to develop the site by looking for best practise and ways to improve the plant operational and commercial performance.
• An IOSH (Managing Safely) or equivalent qualification as a minimum, demonstrating a clear knowledge of safety practices and management.
• Contract Management skills and experience to appropriately challenge contractors on the methods, quality, and standards of work.
• Competent in hazard identification, risk assessment and management of risks.
• Excellent understanding of the commercial and financial effects of plant operation.
• A working knowledge of computer-based maintenance management and information systems. i.e. SAP
• Ability to build professional relationships with our internal and external stakeholders.
• An understanding of operational practices and procedures and the ability to recognise and diagnose problems, by evaluating information and data to draw conclusions and make decisions.
• A flexible approach towards working hours.
• Full UK driving licence.

It would be great if you had:

• Large Generation or Steam and Electricity Power Plant Experience.
• Forklift Truck or MEWP driving experience.
• Experience of Safety Work Permit Systems.
• Environmental awareness.
• Knowledge of PSSR / LOLER / Other Safety regulations

Here’s what you need to knowOur market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022!As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our 2022/23 ranking is 8th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time and job share.As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.

Keyskills :
Fault FindingInspectionsMechanical EngineeringRisk Assessment