Lead Engineer - Biogas

Astute’s Renewables Team is working exclusively with an established business who own and operate a gas to grid, anaerobic digestion plant and are looking to recruit a Lead Engineer for their site in the Northeast of Gloucestershire.

The strategically important Lead Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000, and company benefits package.

If you’re an experienced Engineer who has worked in a heavy processing environment then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Engineer role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Lead the day-to-day maintenance and engineering activities on the AD site
• Ensure all engineering work complies with HSE regulations, company policies and site permits
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems including CHP engines, feedstock handling equipment, pumps, separators and be willing to be trained on the gas upgrading system
• Implement and manage the site’s planned preventative program (PPM)
• Diagnose and rectify breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime and production losses
• Manage spare parts inventory and liaise with suppliers for repairs and replacements
• Supervise and mentor a team of maintenance technicians and contractors
• Act as the technical lead for all plant modifications and improvement projects
• Support the commissioning of new systems or upgrades
• Conduct risk assessments, issue permits to work and enforce safe working practices
• Install and maintain new and existing plant equipment ensuring equipment inspection and calibration are carried out according to legal and manufacturer requirements
• Ensure a high standard of work, maintain a clean and safe environment
• Support the operations team and all ad hoc projects
• Strong understanding a process control system (SCADA/PLC)
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical) and/or Experienced time served Engineer
• IOSH
• Telehandler licence desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Lead Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• A minimum of 2-3 years hands on experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
• Be part of an on-call rota
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, heating systems, hydraulic systems and other ancillary equipment
• Experienced in using Maintenance Management System
• Working at heights
• Computer literate
• Motivated self-starter

Salary and benefits of the Lead Engineer role

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Company benefits package
• The chance to join the renewable energy sector

INDREN

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