Mechanical Plant Engineer

Description:

Job Overview
Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Plant Manager is the system technical expert for all Engineering systems for the site. The post holder is responsible for managing small projects / initiatives relating to engineering systems and interfacing with the wider UKHSA user community to ensure utilities systems on site remain safe, compliant and reliable for all facilities, equipment, staff and the wider UKHSA community. The Manager must uphold the systematisation of the stores to manage daily demand and future requirements.
The key job objectives are:
* Adhere to the Engineering Policy and maintain compliance.
* Project manage small business critical projects and monitor equipment data trends whilst liaising with the maintenance team.
* Communicate proactively and professionally with customers and stakeholders at all levels.
Main Duties of the Job
* To monitor equipment trend data as provided by the computerised maintenance management system and liaison with the maintenance teams/users, to recommend and manage process improvements /initiatives, and when required prepare justifications for submission within the appropriate capital budget.
* Project manage small business critical projects as delegated by the Site Engineering Manager in accordance with the PHE Capital Project procedure.
* Deputise for the Site Engineering Manager providing technical guidance and training to the Principal Maintenance Contract engineering team and administering business process related tasks through the computerised maintenance management system and business management system.
* Represent the Engineering function at audits and inspections as subject matter expert for Utilities supported by the Site Engineering Manager.
* To be responsible for the writing, and review of User Requirements specifications, SOPs and generation of design documentation related to Utilities systems and other equipment within the site.
* Review the Approval of Engineering technical documents as required to support the Engineering function including review and approval of Safety related documents such as pressure systems written schemes of examination.
* Responsible for troubleshooting and liaising with maintenance technicians, engineers and users to establish the root cause, develop and manage appropriate corrective action plans and report through the UKHSA non-conformance systems, for failures and performance issues
* Represent Engineering and Project Engineer and system expert on capital projects.
* The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role You shall be expected to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager
The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. You shall be expected to carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by your line manager.
We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.
UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.
Essential Criteria:
* BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering with post graduate experience in a plant and/or design engineer role or significant experience gained in a suitable working arena
* Extensive experience in engineering operational and / or design role, ideally in the life sciences industry including experience in facilities, equipment, critical utilities operation, design, commissioning and validation
* Experience of Preparing Detailed Engineering Technical Documentation
* Accurate and clear record keeping, numeracy and report writing skills and excellent organisation
* Diplomatic and tactful approach to colleagues and good communication skills
* An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices, but also in relation to management systems.
Desirable Criteria:
* Membership of a professional institute approved structured programme and evidence of continuing professional development
* Competent in control and instrumentation fault finding / rectification on utilities, systems and equipment, use of Building Management and Environmental Management systems, calibration, fire, gas and security systems
* A working knowledge of pressure systems.
* Knowledge and operation of computerised maintenance management systems (Maximo)
Selection Process
You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed and sifted in line with the essential criteria.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience
Stage 1: Application & Sift
As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a Statement of Suitability in no more than 500 words providing examples of how you meet the essential criteria. It should also detail what you and your experience can bring to the role. We suggest using the STAR (situation, task, action, result) method to demonstrate real-life examples for the specified essential criteria. Please note, only information provided within the stated word count will be considered.
If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview
Stage 2: Panel Interview
All applicants that progress to interview will be assessed on behaviours / experience / technical / ability – through Success Profiles.
The 5 Behaviours you will be tested on are:
* Changing and Improving
* Making Effective Decisions
* Seeing the Bigger Picture
* Communicating and Influencing
* Managing a Quality Service
Technical Skills – based on qualifications, supervisory experience, IT literacy and secretarial/administrative skills