Overhaul and Repair Engineer

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

12/4/2024

Reports To:Overhaul & Repair Manager

Are you a skilled engineer looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise? Join Clarke Energy as a Overhaul and Repair Engineer, where youll ensure the reliability and performance of our gas engines and related plant equipment.

Job Purpose

To overhaul and repair Jenbacher Gas Engines to the highest standards while minimizing downtime and costs for customers.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

• Work as part of a team to overhaul and repair Jenbacher Gas Engines in accordance with schedules and requirements.
• Identify and report any faults found during the overhaul of the engines, and the faults discovered during repair.
• Request parts from stock as necessary.
• Complete required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Supervise semi-skilled staff and apprentices involved with the overhauls and repairs.
• Follow and adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental standards and regulations at all times.
  
  

Customer and Team Support

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers by providing professional, responsive support.
• Maintain clear communication with the Area Manager, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations.
• Document all site visits and complete detailed service reports in line with agreed quality standards and deadlines.
  
  

Tools and Equipment

• Keep company-provided tools and equipment in excellent condition, ensuring they are clean, well-maintained, and calibrated as required.
• Maintain high standards of site cleanliness and presentation.
  
  

Supervision and Training

• Supervise semi-skilled staff and apprentices involved with the overhauls and repairs.
  
  

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations at all times.
  
  

What Were Looking For

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Strong engineering expertise with a solid understanding of gas engines and related systems.
• Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Gas Safe registered.
• Proficient IT skills to document work and support reporting requirements.
• Coaching and mentoring abilities.
  
  

Personal Attributes

Were Looking For Someone Who Is

• Personal attributes/skills
• This role requires the job holder to demonstrate that they are:
• Trustworthy and professional.
• Reliable and well organised,
• Hardworking
• Able to work independently and on own initiative.
• Committed to producing a high standard of work.
• Willing to take responsibility for their work
• Keen to learn and willing to take advice
• In addition it is particularly important to the success of this role that the job holder can demonstrate the following:
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Flexible approach to responsibilities willing to do what is required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills helpful and pleasant in dealings with others.
• Well organised- manages work and time effectively.
• Good problem solving skills thinks things through.
  
  

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Time served mechanical engineer, or extensive engine rebuild experience.
• Experience of major overhauls on reciprocating engines.
• Full driving license
  
  

Desirable

• On site experience of carrying out in-situ repairs and overhauls of reciprocating gas engines.
• This role would suit HGV mechanics, engine reconditioners or heavy plant mechanics looking for a new role.
  
  

What do you get in return?

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
• Up to 30 min each way, each day travel paid at single time
• On call rota participation with call-out fee
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days additional holidays per year
• Company pension contribution of 5%
• Company Van provided
• Comprehensive training program on Jenbacher engines and systems, delivered in Liverpool by our dedicated Training team
  
  

If youre a skilled and motivated engineer ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, wed love to hear from you. Join Clarke Energy and be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our customers.