Senior Mechanical Engineer
Role Overview
H9 Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Senior Consultant with a mechanical engineering background and specialist knowledge of rotating equipment.
The role provides technical engineering and advisory services across development, construction and operation of power generation and energy transition assets.
Location is South Manchester; employment type is permanent, full-time; reporting to the Team Leader.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role Overview
H9 Talent Solutions is recruiting an experienced Senior Consultant with a mechanical engineering background and specialist knowledge of rotating equipment.
The role provides technical engineering and advisory services across development, construction and operation of power generation and energy transition assets.
Location is South Manchester; employment type is permanent, full-time; reporting to the Team Leader.
Key Responsibilities
- Selecting and sizing rotating equipment, including pumps, fans, compressors, turbomachinery and generators.
- Reviewing auxiliary systems and associated mechanical equipment.
- Developing and reviewing quality assurance procedures, inspection plans and test documentation for new and refurbished rotating plant.
- Assessing equipment efficiency, reliability and operational performance.
- Supporting failure investigations, troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
- Providing technical input across equipment operation, maintenance, construction and commissioning activities.
- Reviewing preservation procedures and planned and preventative maintenance requirements.
- Applying relevant engineering standards, specifications and process safety principles.
- Producing technical reports, assessments and recommendations for clients.
- Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and supporting project delivery across the UK and overseas.
Skills & Qualifications
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status, ideally, or progress towards professional registration.
- Experience selecting and sizing rotating equipment and associated auxiliary systems.
- Practical experience gained in operations, maintenance, commissioning or construction environments.
- Knowledge of inspection and testing requirements for new or refurbished rotating equipment.
- Experience assessing equipment performance, efficiency and reliability, including failure investigations.
- A thorough understanding of relevant engineering standards and good maintenance and preservation practices.
- A sound understanding of process safety principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Full UK right-to-work status.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel within the UK, Ireland and occasionally overseas.
Travel
- Travel within the UK, Ireland and occasional overseas travel is required.
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