Mechanical Engineer

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Job Purpose

Reporting into the Mechanical Engineering Support Manager and Lead Mechanical Engineers, the mechanical engineer will initially work alongside experience engineers to undertake the technical installations and inspections of large LPG vessels, A/G & U/G, laying U/G distribution pipe work using various methods of jointing, installing & connecting all types of Pipework and Equipment, carry out the required testing, purging, and commissioning & issuing of certification.

Ideally experienced in the installation of large commercial installations throughout the UK. Ideally the successful candidate should be located within 30 Miles of our Avonmouth Terminal  but will consider other locations for right candidate.

Individuals must be prepared to work away from home for up to a week at a time. They must possess good communication skills and be able to react to situations as they arise. As a national role, it is expected that nights out will be requires as part of the role. It will be expected that there will be an average of 3 nights out per week. Accommodation & meals will be provided for by the company.
 

Accountabilities

•    Carryout routine maintenance work at Flogas storage depots 
•    Carryout maintenance and inspection work on industrial customer LPG plants 
•    Carryout on site installations of pipework, pumps, vaporisers, and auxiliary equipment at customer sites 
•    Assist with prefabrication work and vaporiser assembly at Knowsley. 
 This job description is for guidance purposes and the role holder will be expected to do any other tasks as is reasonably expected of them. 
 

Job Holder Requirements

•    LPG experience able to demonstrate ability to work hands on  
•    Previous experience is essential with required LPG/ACS qualification. (EP-EPC) 
•    Hard working and physically fit
•    Ability to meet agreed deadlines and work overtime as required in order to do so.  
•    Self-motivating and resourceful to overcome problems as they arise.
•    Good communication & influencing skills.
•    A knowledge of LPG in both liquid and vapour phase and safe working practices 
•    Ability to read and understand both GA and Isometric plant layout drawings. 
•    A working knowledge of pipework assembly including flanged and screwed joints.  
•    Full UK driving license (Light vehicle up to 3.5 tonne)
•    Basic IT skills, emails, attachments etc