Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Backed by Swire, Argent Energy is a leading European waste-based biodiesel producer with a vision to help decarbonise transport worldwide. We believe in using waste materials only and continuously search for new waste to be turned into higher value products. We invest in people and their development as well as R&D to drive innovation in products, technologies and operational excellence. We have sites in England, Scotland and Amsterdam.

Main Purpose of Job

Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team responsible for making sure that all maintenance activities are carried out safely, efficiently and to a high standard to ensure we deliver a reliable production unit which maximises its output.

Ensure both preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely manner and complies with both Argent policies / standards and external standards e.g. HSE (PUWER, LOLER)

Perform all requested engineering duties to include modifications and re-engineering of plant as required. Carry out the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

Responsibilities:

• Ensure all reactive and preventative maintenance work is completed to a high Standard.
• Support the planning process through feedback – highlight improvements and things that go well.
• Support the preventative maintenance process by ensuring all schedules are completed to plan and closed out on time.
• Ensure RAMS are carried out for reactive work and always adhere to the site permit to work system.
• Carry out overhauls of rotating equipment in a methodical and structured manner and work with the reliability engineer/planner to ensure spares are replenished in stock and critical spares are identified.
• Recognise issues with rotating equipment and act upon accordingly – be aware of condition monitoring techniques.
• Carry out static installations and repairs in a methodical and structured manner ensuring best practice is completed and legislation is complied with.
• Actively carry out fault finding and support the reliability engineer in producing ‘Reliability Improvement Reports’ to capture learning and improvements.
• Support the development of Work Instructions to ensure that we maintain a library of procedures & guidelines for all maintenance tasks carried out.
• Ensure equipment aides used comply with legislation e.g. rigging equipment (LOLER)
• Support project installations and actively participate in shutdowns
• Support and ensure the ‘Management of Change’ process is strictly adhered to for all relevant plant modifications.
• Mentor & develop less experienced technicians.
• Participate in the Mechanical Call-in Rota
• Support out of hours breakdowns critical to business.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a thorough knowledge of your Health & Safety responsibilities.
• Always wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Take responsibility for your own PPE ensuring appropriate storage and care.
• Always strive to work in a manner safe to yourself and others and report any hazards immediately.
• Ensure all staff and visitors operates in compliance with Safety regulations
• Full responsibility for the safety of team members
• Actively participate in addressing Safety, Health and Environmental issues affecting the production areas, ensuring the relevant S, H&E checks are carried out.
• Full knowledge of the Plant Emergency Procedures and associated responses are required

Company Initiatives:

• Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company’s policies and legislation
• Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values.
• To comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations applicable to the role.
• Participate in training and personal development activities as required
• Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role; Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.

Qualifications/ Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications:

• Industry recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• ONC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent

Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• Post apprenticeship experience working as a Maintenance (Mechanical) Technician within the Chemical/Oil & Gas Industry.
• Experience of working with Rotating Equipment (Tricanters/Centrifugal pumps preferable).
• Knowledge of mechanical seal Installations
• Knowledge/experience of maintaining HP boiler systems
• Experience of static equipment installations/repairs e.g PRVs, exchangers
• Fault finding and preventative maintenance experience.