Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

PE Global Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our client, a semi-state organisation based in Co. Offaly. This is a permanent position that is offering a very competitive remuneration package.

The role will be based at a Power Plant and will report to the Maintenance Manager. The Plant is maintained by small core team, each managed by a Maintenance Engineer. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting challenging maintenance, engineering, commercial, safety, environmental, quality and personal development targets

The Role:

The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:

• Manage the mechanical maintenance function to achieve maximum plant availability, efficiency and safe systems of work. Procurement of appropriate spare parts and services to enable long term asset availability, in line with budget and operation of a maintenance management system. Perform long term maintenance planning on the plant mechanical equipment. Maintain a system of tracking maintenance tasks, support and use tendering processes, take part in new system testing and training;
• Lead their team and give direction to Maintenance Technicians. Liaise with other Plant teams to achieve objectives and promote a cross-function work ethic;
• Ensure maintenance plans and targets for the team are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the Plant;
• Carry out fault diagnosis as required. Be pro-active and creative in problem solving and initiative;
• Play a key role in the implementation of the Plant business Management System. Participate in the broader management of the Plant and the development of Human Resources;
• Maintain interfaces with the owners, other interested parties, legal authorities, suppliers and contractors;
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out in a safe manner. Ensure the permit to work system is used and kept up to date for all maintenance activities. Promote a safe place and system of work;
• Lead and Performance Manage your direct report(s). Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the wider team’s objectives;

The Person:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:

• A technical qualification such as a BEng, BSc, or an equivalent Level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant field;
• Proven experience in power plants or heavy industries such as coal, mining, or material handling;
• Competent IT skills and a good knowledge of a maintenance management system, including planning of preventative maintenance and reporting;
• Experience at a middle management level, with the ability to lead and direct teams effectively;