Mechanical Fitter - Permanent
Job ID 166116 |
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| Location: Falklands | Status: Applicants Required (Now Interviewing) |
| Salary: £25,000 per year | Date Updated: 02 October 2008 |
| | Further information call: 01489 898834 |
Important: Must have post apprenticeship experience of working within the mechanical engineering or associated industries
Introduction:
VT Communications requires a Mechanical Fitter to join their team based on their Falkland Island POWER GENERATION Contract
Job Specification:
These roles will be for a 27 month contract, within this period candidates will be entitled to 3, five week holiday breaks with flights to and from the UK included,
Whilst on the Islands candidates will have accommodation and food included also they would be tax exempt,
This is a perfect role for candidates who are used to working abroad for long periods of time and are looking to save some money!
Candidates would be paid the equivalent of £25k/year with a completion bonus at the end of contract, this would be a tax exempt salary.
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure the safe and efficient mechanical operation, maintenance, repair and installation of diesel driven power generation plant and associated mechanical auxiliary equipment. This may also include the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of mechanical hotel services at remote sites.
Key Result Areas
To ensure that all machinery, equipment and systems in the post holders care functions within the specified operating parameters.
To overhaul, maintain, repair, install and commission for service diesel engines for electrical power generation and pumping.
To operate and maintain mechanical hotel services and infrastructure at remote locations.
To produce accurate mandatory and statutory maintenance and service records, also assist in producing reports associated with the above equipment.
To apply and work within the Company safety practice and also the Clients own safety practices and procedures in accordance with the Clients Permit to Work systems both electrical and mechanical. At all times endeavour to improve the safety record of all the Company sites within the Contract.
Essential Qualifications/Experience
Must have experience in Maintaining and Servicing Diesel Reciprocating Engines on Generator sets up to 1.4MW
and associated machinery,
Must have achieved a minimum qualification of City & Guilds part 2 or 3, or NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a related mechanical engineering subject.
Must have had post apprenticeship experience working within the mechanical engineering or associated industries.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
Mechanical experience and knowledge gained working in any of the following industries would be an advantage.
a) Operation, maintenance, repair or installation of diesel driven generators and associated auxiliary equipment ranging in size from 100kW to 2MW or larger either directly employed by the diesel engine manufacturer or as a contractor, or by the operator.
b) Maintenance and repair of diesel driven plant and machinery as used in the construction industry.
c) Maintenance and repair of diesel driven heavy goods vehicles or buses.
d) Maintenance, repair and installation of machinery and equipment in the following industries, petro chemical, shipping, shipbuilding, heavy industrial plants, power generation or similar.
e) Knowledge of the MoD safe systems of work and Permit to Work system would be desirable but not necessary providing a comprehensive knowledge of other industry safe working practices and safety procedures has been gained.
f) Current full driving licence.
To apply for this position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK