This role is pivotal to the quality of the work undertaken by our client and takes first line responsibility for the physical quality of the work undertaken. It is a hands-on position with primary responsibility for pump maintenance activities on site and other rotating equipment, hydro turbines, electric motors and valve maintenance (both corrective and preventative maintenance).

Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities:

(results this role is expected to accomplish)

To ensure all personnel working on the team are operating safely, have had appropriate inductions, risk assessments and toolbox talks and are following both the business  and client safety methods. Be proactive in reporting and resolving any concerns, participate in investigation & reporting of accidents & incidents

To supervise local personnel in the execution of their work, ensuring that personnel are following technical method statements, taking appropriate actions to ensure quality and recording data into the QA system and holding permits.

To provide technical support and where appropriate to liaise with the businesses  technical support team and/or the client field engineer to ensure correct actions are taken.

To manage the resources within their team to ensure the most productive use of all hours available.

To source on behalf of the team, materials and equipment and make them available to the worksite as appropriate.

To ensure all permit-to-work, and other work order card procedures are in place prior to and during operations.

Liaise with and encourage team members to focus on achievement of all daily / weekly objectives.  Build team spirit and positive attitudes. First line supervision and maintain area disciplines.

Communicate effectively with team on a daily basis regarding objectives and priorities, and ensure all assigned personnel clearly understand the tasks to be undertaken.

To record all times taken on a WOC, and report accordingly into the business  system or client system.

Willingness to undertake any ad hoc or unskilled jobs which are necessary.

Ensure all Hazard reporting is completed in a timely manner with all corrective actions closed out as a priority.

General Information

In order to meet operational requirements extended weekday and weekend working, at short notice may be required. In accordance with business policy medical or drugs and alcohol testing will be required.

Person Specification – Job Knowledge / Education and Qualifications / Personal Attributes

Time served craftsperson in an appropriate engineering discipline

Experience of having worked within General and Power Industries

Previous experience in the supervision of personnel

Planning and co-ordination skills are essential

Flexibility to work in both the UK and overseas

Contractors Safety Passport (CCNSG) Card or Country Specific Safety Passport Card

Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance

Current UK Passport and Valid Driving License would be advantageous