Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

The role: Mechanical Commissioning Engineer

Location: Devonport

Hours: 37 hrs – full time site based role

Duration: 12 months + Contract

Industry: Nuclear Defence

*NEED SC CLEARANCE – CAN START WITH BPSS*

Job Purpose

• To safely implement and manage allocated commissioning packages of work in line with project requirements, technical and regulatory standards and specifications.
• Prepare/Review/Implement
• Setting to work/SAT documents. 
• To plan, assess and generate Safe Systems of Work and where applicable
• Manage the subsequent implementation of the allocated work scope in accordance with the commissioning strategy and commissioning safety plan

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe delivery of allocated Mechanical commissioning work packages by working collaboratively with other members of the site team and Customers organisation.
• Oversee the implementation of the Mechanical work packages to ensure that work meets the required technical and quality standards hence delivered right first time.
• Provided Mechanical technical input/support for handover and commissioning on pipework, Pump plant room, demin polishing plants and associated equipment.
• Supervise contractors onsite activities during handover and commissioning.
• Ensure onsiute documentation is completed during handover and commissioing.
• Manage TQ and defect recording and close out within your scope
• Input into program timescales and updated progress against program
• Plan and assess the technical and engineering requirements of work packages so that all identified hazards are adequately managed and controlled.
• Produce Safe Systems of Work (Risk Assessments, Methods Statements etc.) to ensure that supervisors and work teams can be effectively set to work, supervised and are provided with adequate instruction and information so as to complete the work task safely.
• Set and uphold standards and expectations in line with Company initiatives such as People Who Do The Right Thing and People Who Lead Safely.
• Manage, control and set to work sub-contractors where applicable (including review and approval of sub-contractors Safe Systems of Work).
• Ensure those work teams and sub-contractors being set to work have the right tools and equipment, are trained and competent to do the work task being requested.
• Provide regular reports and information on progress of work against agreed schedules and key performance indicators.
• Continually monitor all phases of the work so as to identify any risks to planned activities and/or schedule including the implementation of agreed improvements/actions to mitigate against the identified risk.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections to ensure compliance with relevant Company and Customer standards, expectations, rules and procedures
• Immediately report any unplanned events or incidents to the Commissioning Manager.
• Comply with all Company and Customer procedures, site rules and instructions.
• Supervise, oversee and mentor Commissioning Engineers where applicable (Senior Commissioning Engineer only).
• Assist the Commissioning Manager in undertaking his duties including deputising in his absence where applicable.

Academic Requirements

• Vocational Qualification Level 6 / Bachelor's Degree / SVQ Level 4
• Membership of an appropriate Engineering Institution.

Or

• NVQ Level 4 / HNC-HND / SVQ Level 3 augmented with specific experience
• Membership of an appropriate Engineering Institution.
• Specific Requirements
• IOSH Managing Safely

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of undertaking a similar role in a complex, multi discipline and highly regulated environment (preferably Nuclear)

Special Requirements

• Appointment as a Risk Assessor as per IO-PRD-006
• Travel may be required to fulfil the responsibilities of the role

*NEED SC CLEARANCE – CAN START WITH BPSS*

Who we are

First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis + and workforce management solution, Operam.

As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.

If you would like some more information, please email rheanna.talmage@firstrg.com