Asset Engineer - Biomass Power Station

Asset Engineer – Biomass Power Station

Circa £35,000 + bonus + benefits

Cramlington, Northumberland

MC Technical Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Asset Engineer to join a business that provides asset management services across the renewable energy sector in the UK. The Asset Engineer will be responsible for assisting the Asset Manager with respect to operational, budgeting and reporting operations of a 27MW biomass power station in the Cramlington area on behalf of the plant owner.

As the Asset Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports to the owners
• Ensuring compliance with statutory and other reporting arrangements regarding details relating to permits and agreements necessary to the operation of the plant
• Assisting in management O&M  contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are being fulfilled
• Review Operator produced documents including O&M manuals
• Monitor and report on unplanned site shutdowns
• Support the Asset Manager in tasks relating to fuel reporting
• Liaise with the site Fuel Manager and the operations team to ensure fuel quality and quantity is coordinated properly
• Assist in setting of operation and financial budgets for the plant
• Review plant availability and efficiency calculations as provided by the Operator
• Deputising for the Asset Manager when required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• A recent engineering degree in a relevant field e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical etc
• Experience in the power generation or construction sector or similar, ideally with boiler, steam and/or rotating plant operations & maintenance experience
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, knowledge of UK legislation relating to the operation and maintenance of power stations

Salary and benefits:

The Asset Engineer role comes with:

• A competitive basic salary up to circa £35,000 depending on experience
• A performance related bonus
• A good company pension
• Holidays
• The chance to work in the renewable energy sector

More information on the package can be gained on request

How to apply

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Steve Utton at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat.