Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- fulltime
- Kingston upon Hull
- GBP 1 to 2 Annum
Mechanical Maintenance Technician
We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, with a presence in close to 30 countries.
You will be based at the Hull site, as mechanical maintenance technician, you will be responsible for the execution of cost-effective engineering and maintenance plans for the EtAc assets at Hull Site to achieve safe, reliable, high rate operation.
Our client execute the mechanical plant maintenance with an in-house team, led by a Maintenance supervisor, a Mechanical Engineer and a Maintenance coordinator. All maintenance is recorded, planned and executed via a SAP computerised system.
The role is also intended as a potential development opportunity to acquire/demonstrate plant assurance experience such that the holder can progress into a Supervisor / Coordinator role.
If you thrive on a challenge and are prepared to push yourself, then our client's open and non-hierarchical approach to business will give you the opportunity to quickly develop your career.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary annual bonus plan
- Generous contributory pension
- Life assurance25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with option to buy extra annual leave and flex 5 of these bank holidays
- Ongoing career development
- Wide range of benefits including discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans and high street discounts
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Online health and fitness hub for employees, plus friends and family
- Employee Assistance Programme offering a wide range of support services including counselling, financial support, legal services – for employees and family.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Volunteering opportunities
Key accountabilities of mechanical maintenance technician
- Monitor equipment performance, maintain, repair and troubleshoot.
- Be actively involved and provide suggestions on equipment performance and/or any problems experienced on equipment.
- Manage spares for such equipment in conjunction with Maintenance Supervisor and coordinator.
- Laser alignment of rotating equipment.
- Practice preventative maintenance and use of specialised equipment.
- Electronic recording of maintenance activities and interacting with the IT Systems, including: SAP, Excel, Word, Outlook, Power point.
- Working within the Control of Work systems and accompanying SSO’s.
- Supervise and facilitate people and work where required, including day to day supervision of contractors and service providers if required.
- Assisting and facilitating in leak sealing activities.
- Assisting and facilitating with HP Jetting when required – training can be provided.
About you
Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous work experience within the process/petrochemical industry who is familiar with Control of work and COMAH sites.
A sound understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles are also essential to be successful in this role, these include:
- Knowledge of Pumps and their application.
- Knowledge of handvalves, types and use, repair.
- Proficient in joint repair, gasketing and bolting selection.
- Knowledge of Centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
- Knowledge of the following advantageous: Leak sealing, HP Jetting, Oil analysis, Vibration analysis, Laser alignment, Thermography, small bore pipe installation.
- Knowledge of steam distribution systems, heat tracing etc.
Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.