Job Description

Lead Mechanical Engineer required for a major hydro-power project based in Ireland

Responsibilities

Work with the Safety Adviser and other project team members to ensure that all works undertaken during the project are executed in accordance with statutory safety, health and environmental regulations and internal client Technical Standards & Guidelines

Management of Main EPC Mechanical Contract and other Mechanical contracts / work scopes as assigned by the Project Manager

Liaison with EMP specialist team to successfully deliver overhaul in line with defined protocols and procedures.

Support the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans for the Mechanical aspects of the unit, in conjunction with the appropriate Competent Person / Asset Management Specialist

Management of quality in accordance with responsibilities listed in the Project Quality Plan.

Day to day supervision and point of contact with contractors and their works. Review of key ITP protocol sheets

Work with and support the station Management and Maintenance Teams during the course of the project

Undertake regular safety, environment and quality audits during the overhaul

Reporting on progress against schedule and attendance at various project meetings as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager

Work with the Project Manager to control costs for assigned contracts

Management of special tooling requirements with the principle Contractor

Development of technical specifications for work scopes on Mechanical plant and equipment and involvement in various stages of tendering and procurement process

Use of plant modification process for all Mechanical plant modifications. Ensure all Mechanical procedures and drawings are updated

Use of the ESB Contractor Management (CM) process to manage assigned contracts including use of CM tools to track contract progress and holding of Kick-Off, Progress, Close-Out meetings, etc.

Attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), workshop visits, if required

Creation of Mechanical Close-Out ReportRequirements

Experience of planning major power station overhauls - including logisitics, procurement, specifications development and contractor management

Ability to work and share knowledge and competencies within a team structure

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility which is important in all aspects of the role

Strong report writing capability

Proficient computer skills

Experience in the overhaul of hydro power plant

Experience of Power plant mechanical plant, incl, Pumps, Motors and Valves etc

Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures

Minimum experience of 5 years (Post Qualification) in power generation industry

Engineer level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline