Mechanical Engineer Turbines Australia Job in UK

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer to join the major power generation company in the coastal Bunbury area of Western Australia.

In this role you will provide engineering direction and perform a lead role in engineering assignments in order to achieve cost effective maintenance Power station and assist the Power station operation to attain the highest level of efficiency focussing in particular on turbines and auxiliary plant.

This role will involve supporting the maintenance sub group in the resolution of day-to-day engineering problems and acting as a source of technical expertise. You will provide scope of work and technical direction of plant overhauls. You will review plant development proposals as well as develop and audit maintenance and commissioning procedures to improve reliability, efficiency and safety. In addition you will conduct engineering investigations as required by the Engineering Superintendent and provide technical advice pertaining to power generating plant to the Management Group and exchange technical information with external organisations. You will also have involvement with budget control.

To succeed as the Mechanical Engineer you will be of degree level in Mechanical Engineering and Chartered status would be advantageous. Any coal fired power station experience would be welcome.

Ideally your experience/knowledge will also cover the following:
design, construction, contract administration, operation and maintenance of large power generating plant or gas turbine plants; power generation technology; current design and construction theory; contractual principles and procedures; computer aided design, drafting and manufacture; industrial safety; planning and scheduling; engineering standards; economic evaluation; operation and maintenance practices; quality assurance practices; materials and components. Your role will also involve some indirect supervision of up to 20 Engineers/Technical Officers.

Competitive remuneration packages, including relocation expenses will be negotiated with the right candidates.

As Western Australia’s largest electricity producer, this company excels in power generation. They also lead the development of sustainable wind, solar and bio-energy generation technologies. They are optimising their formidable infrastructure in Western Australia (including five large thermal power stations, numerous wind farms, wind-diesel plants, solar and biomass plants).

It is an exciting and challenging time for the company and the perfect time for you to play a key role in their future.

*Our client plans to hold interviews in the UK during March 2012.