Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer who has experience servicing, repairing and maintaining gas and diesel engines with good fault diagnosis skills, is required for the company’s Northeast Team, a renewable combined heat and power (CHP) and generator specialist business.

SALARY: up to £52,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Company Vehicle + Benefits

LOCATION: You will need be based around the North East. Ideal locations are Newcastle, Durham, Teesside or Hartlepool

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to the company expanding their workforce to meet growing demand, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Field Service Engineer who has experience servicing, repairing and maintaining gas and diesel engines with good fault diagnosis skills.

Working as a Field Service Engineer you will visit sites to repair and service the company’s fleet of biofuel and gas fuelled prime power generation, combined heat and power systems.

As the Field Service Engineer you will also visit sites to carry out planned preventative maintenance and support any breakdowns / unscheduled repairs.

As a successful candidate you will have a strong technical background with the ability to communicate at all levels with technical and non-technical colleagues.

DUTIES

Field Service Engineer duties include:

• Provide a professional repair service to the fleet of liquid biofuel and gas fuelled prime power generation, combined heat and power systems from 5kWe to 2.5MWe and clusters up to 25MWe. All CHP systems operate with heat recovery for either LTHW, MTHW or steam

• Attend a range of client sites as well as the company’s own to carry out planned preventative maintenance of power generation and combined heat and power units in addition to breakdowns and any unscheduled repairs both Gas and Biofuel, and the associated fuel and LTHW/MTHW systems

• Implementation of maintenance activities to manufacturers recommendations, from inspections major services

• Coordinate correct parts stock and tooling required for a rebuild/repair

• In-depth fault diagnosis on engines and alternators, including borescope analysis, temperature assessments, coolant and oil system reviews, alternator output tests and exhaust back pressure and gas analysis duties

• Carry out radiator and intercooler flush and matrix cleaning

• Ensure all systems are always safe and adhere to RAMS and ensure dynamic Risk Assessment and Method Statements are completed before any job commences

• Complete all service repair and defects via a digital service software

• Participate in the on-call rota and attend site as and when required when on call

• Ensure the service van is fully stocked clean and ready to respond with a first-time fix

• Assist Overhaul engineers within frame and out of frame engine rebuilds

• Remove and replace main alternators pumps and heat exchangers

REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated ability, application and experience of servicing and maintaining engines in line with OEM recommendations and industry best practice

• Meticulous planning, recording of information with and focus on tolerances and root cause approach to engine repair

• Ability to communicate at all levels with technical and non-technical colleagues, customers, and suppliers

• A recognised apprenticeship with OEM engine manufacturer, Marine, HGV or industrial mechanical maintenance discipline or have had previous experience in a similar role within the power generation industry

• A valid gas safe qualification like COCN1,CGFE1 & ICPN1 is desirable

• Experience of service, fault diagnosis, repair of large gas and diesel engines is essential e.g. with Guascor (Siemens), MAN, CAT, Perkins, Mitsubishi, Cummins, Jenbacher, Wartsila, MTU, Yanmar and Scania

• Desirable to have the skills and experience to retune the AFR systems on large gas engines

• Knowledgeable and confident in the safe and correct use of rigging, slinging and jacking equipment Demonstration of these skills will be essential

• Ability to use a computer proficiently for emails, report writing in word and inventory management

• Must have a full UK Driving licence

• Able to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate

• A valid gas safe qualification like COCN1, CGFE1 & ICPN1 is desirable

• Demonstrable experience of servicing large engines is essential

• Ability to map Gas engines is desirable

• Able to travel the UK and work away from home

• Have an understanding of safety and value engineering to reduce any unplanned downtime by system alterations and improvements

BENEFITS

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle
• Company Pension Sacrifice Nest
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Cashplan UK Healthcare
• Full training program and commitment to CPD. The company listen and encourage personal growth
• An environment where you can apply yourself in your role and you have the opportunity to thrive
• Access to Perkbox & Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13655

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