Performance Engineer

Our work matters to millions. It'll matter to you too. Join our Asset & Technology Solutions team as a Performance Engineerand you'll be a part of fascinating, complex, varied and meaningful work.

Manage, monitor, and report the reliability of plant assets focused on improved availability, “up time” and increased productivity. Introduce innovation where appropriate aimed at long term operational efficiency.

As a Performance Engineer you will have the following accountabilities:

• Develop the OCH (Operational Control Hub) and manage the ongoing integration of data and dashboard reporting for internal and customer use
• Ensuring adherence and compliance with policies and procedures across the operation of the business
• Develop and produce weekly/monthly reliability dashboards and statistics as requested

• Ensure all equipment/machines are maintained to the required quality standards and legislative requirements
• Ensure all staff are given technical support as requested (fault finding, technical guidance)
• Interrogate reliability data to identify trends and provide technical solutions where necessary
• Ensure all equipment/machines have a reliability growth plan which is executed and regularly reviewed
• Ensure corrective actions (fault rectification) are implemented to prevent repeat failures/issues
• Provide support and guidance to the Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure suitable spares and service kits are available to support the operation of the fleet
• Complete maintenance improvements documentation as necessary aligned to the Engineering Change processes
• Conduct and ensure regular quality inspections are carried out across the fleet, with corrective actions and lessons learnt distributed throughout the BU team, and wider if necessary.
• Produce and submit technical reports as required.
• Various requirements as directed by the BU Manager or Operations Lead in accordance with business requirements
• Contribution to specification of new plant and equipment based on lessons learned from previous reliability data, knowledge and experience

You will have the following:

• Strong computer skills - focused on Excel / Word / PowerPoint and ideally conversant with other software, e.g. MS Project
• Ability to lead multiple projects with unique challenges and opportunities to deliver effective performance
• Ability to analyse complex data, draw conclusions, produce reports and make recommendations to the Business Manager
• Experience of Improvement programs
• Excellent report writing
• Ideally extensive knowledge of the plant / Overhead Power Line industry.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com