Lead Mechanical Engineer

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 Report

Requirements

• 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