£40K/yr to £45K/yr
Birmingham, England
Permanent, Variable

Combustion Engineer

Posted by Akton Recruitment Ltd.

Akton are recruiting on behalf of a client who is looking for a highly qualified combustion engineer with full industrial and commercial gas and a range of experience on commercial and industrial boilers and burners together with specific burner/boiler training for all industry-standard models. This role is based in and around the large scale District Energy Scheme across the breadth of Birmingham City Centre. Occasional support of the District Energy Scheme in Coventry will be required.

Role Overview

Reactive and Planned Maintenance

  • Knowledge of district energy schemes will be a distinct advantage, as the core function is to operate all connected Energy Centre's to maximise CO2 savings and business margins.
  • Carry out the defined planned maintenance regime for all contractual obligations.
  • Carry out repairs, reactive maintenance and minor installation works as instructed on plant.
  • Attend, diagnose and repair faults having due regard to customer care in this specific environment
  • Complete the relevant paperwork and report diligently, through IT based Asset Management Applications.
  • Any other relevant duties that may be required
  • Knowledge of water treatment systems and their controlled uses would offer a distinct advantage, as this role requires weekly water condition testing for cooling Towers.
  • Knowledge and or AP11 qualification (PSSR), would offer a distinct advantage.
  • The role also requires the successful incumbent to become part of an OOH's Call out Rota, frequency: 1 week every month.

General Maintenance

  • Maintain all documentation and records to the highest standard
  • Demonstrable skills and experience in the preventative, remedial and statutory maintenance of Commercial boiler plant.
  • Experience of working on L/MTHW systems and steam systems.
  • Ensure jobs are closed down, PPM application, promptly to allow for timely invoicing.
  • Have an understanding of the contracts and charging structures.
  • Project a professional image at all times to external and internal customers, this is to include clear channels of communication.
  • Other tasks as directed by Line Management.
  • Operate at all times in accordance with Best Practice with regard to Equal Opportunities, recognise and value Diversity in the Workplace and demonstrate respect for others.
  • Place the highest importance upon Health and Safety policies and working practices / procedures.
  • Abide by District Energy policies and procedures at all times.
  • All activities are expected to be continuously improved over time.

Requirements

  • A relevant technical qualification - must include commercial gas qualification and burner experience.
  • Empirical skills in the remedial and statutory maintenance of Commercial boiler plant.
  • Experience of working on LTHW boiler systems and their statute maintenance regimes.
  • Fault-finding and practical skills.
  • Able to work unsupervised and function as part of a team.
  • Certified training to be provided to facilitate the use Water Treatment programs / duties.