CHP Field Engineer (Engineering Technician) - South East

Ylem Energy

18d•Remote

About The Position

YLEM Power, the Group’s specialist operations and maintenance business, provides technical, engineering and asset support services to owners and operators of distributed energy infrastructure across the UK. Its work includes planned and reactive maintenance, engine servicing, fault diagnosis, performance optimisation, remote monitoring, compliance support and long-term asset management across technologies such as flexible generation, combined heat and power, landfill gas, battery energy storage and other decentralised energy assets. The CHP Field Engineer carries out day-to-day operations and maintenance of generating assets, including planned maintenance, breakdown response, fault diagnosis and repairs, with the aim of minimising outages. The role is remote and regionally based in the South East. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required, and the engineer may need to stay away from home when appropriate. The position requires a service-led approach, with a focus on safety, reliability, compliance and customer performance.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and experience of electrical, heat and mechanical maintenance.
A recognised level of electrical skill or relevant field experience.
Experience with electrical control systems from 12V DC to 415V AC, three-phase.
Ability to locate, diagnose and rectify faults.
Gas Safe accreditation, or the ability to complete it within probation.
An electrical qualification, or the ability to complete the 18th Edition qualification within probation.
Computer literacy.
A full UK driving licence.
Ability to use own initiative.
Prioritisation skills.
Supervision skills.
Self-motivation.
Excellent organisational skills.
A flexible approach to a varying workload.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Natural Gas Peaker Plants, CHP, PV, energy storage or HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

Carry out day-to-day operations and maintenance, including fault diagnosis, fault location and rectification.
Perform planned maintenance and respond to breakdowns for generating assets while minimising outages.
Continuously develop personal skills and knowledge and support the development of technicians working with you.
Avoid unnecessary expenditure by using available company skills and tools.
Maintain and replenish the basic spare-parts stock specified by the Area Supervisor.
Follow Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental practices, procedures and legislation, using sound judgement.
Reduce reliance on contractors where economically prudent.
Implement company protection procedures and proactively maintain, monitor, report on and audit compliance.
Manage time and travel effectively, including staying away from home when appropriate.
Seek guidance from the Engineering and Management team when uncertain.