Mechanical Maintenance Technician

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:

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  • 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.

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