About this role
Our Business px PEOPLE, their commitment to excellence, innovation and teamwork, are the reason for px Group’s continuing growth and success story. We aim to be the elite provider of operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions in high hazard, highly regulated industries nationally and as we grow, across Europe and globally. For more information visit www.pxlimited.com The Opportunity We are now recruiting for Shift Mechanical Technicians on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. The Shift Mechanical Technician is responsible for managing all mechanical maintenance and repair of all equipment associated within the power plant. They will be required to carry out and respond to all aspects of Inspection, Maintenance and testing on various types of mechanical plant equipment associated with power plant equipment covering boiler, turbine, fuel handling and balance of plant. Responsible for a variety of mechanical field equipment and workshop functions including, but not limited to, repairing of plant mechanical equipment, re-commissioning, testing, inspecting and troubleshooting. Through research, prescribe preventative maintenance requirements for all Mechanical equipment for validation by engineering. Under supervision of Mechanical Engineer, execute the program of preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance of the mechanical equipment, structures and building of the plant; make regular inspections and tests of facilities to determine the overall condition of the plant mechanical equipment and structures. Installs, adjusts, inspects, services and repairs a variety of mechanical equipment, rotating machinery and mechanical parts within the power station. Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as turbine auxiliary equipment, gearboxes, pumps, fans or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration. Adjust and repair, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints. Conduct alignment of rotating equipment. Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System is effective and followed through to completion promptly. Ensure all activities within the plant are carried out in a safe manner to prevent environmental impact ensuring this is in line with site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and all legislative obligations.