Mechanical maintenance technician

Do you have experience in preventative and reactive maintenance in a chemical production environment? Can you demonstrate a strong understanding of pump and rotating equipment maintenance? Are you looking for excellent training opportunity and progression opportunities? If this sounds like you, read on for further details and apply today! The Opportunity Due to internal team development a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a leading chemical processing site in Ellesmere Port. The role Working as part of a multi-skilled maintenance team responsible for making sure that all maintenance activities are carried out safely, timely and to a high standard to ensure we deliver a reliable/ efficient production unit. Your duties and responsibilities will be Ensure both preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely manner and complies with external standards e.g. HSE (PUWER, LOLER) Perform all requested engineering duties to include modifications and re-engineering of plant as required. Carry out the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all plant equipment. Ensure all reactive and preventative maintenance work is completed to a high Standard. Support the planning process through feedback ndash; highlight improvements and things that go well. Support the preventative maintenance process by ensuring all schedules are completed to plan and closed out on time. Ensure RAMS are carried out for reactive work and always adhere to the site permit to work system. Carry out overhauls of rotating equipment in a methodical and structured manner and work with the reliability engineer/planner to ensure spares are replenished in stock and critical spares are identified. Recognise issues with rotating equipment and act upon accordingly be aware of condition monitoring techniques. Carry out static installations and repairs in a methodical and structured manner ensuring best practice is completed and legislation is complied with. Actively carry out fault finding and support the reliability engineer in producing lsquo;Reliability Improvement Reports rsquo; to capture learning and improvements. Support the development of Work Instructions to ensure that we maintain a library of procedures guidelines for all maintenance tasks carried out. Ensure equipment aides used comply with legislation e.g. rigging equipment (LOLER). Support project installations and actively participate in shutdowns. Support and ensure the lsquo;Management of Change rsquo; process is strictly adhered to for all relevant plant modifications. Mentor develop less experienced technicians. Participate in the Mechanical Call-in Rota. Support out of hours breakdowns critical to business.Health and Safety Ensure a thorough knowledge of your Health Safety responsibilities. Always wear Personal Protective Equipment as required. Take responsibility for your own PPE ensuring appropriate storage and care. Always strive to work in a manner safe to yourself and others and report any hazards immediately. Ensure all staff and visitors operates in compliance with Safety regulations. Full responsibility for the safety of team members Actively participate in addressing Safety, Health and Environmental issues affecting the production areas, ensuring the relevant S, H E checks are carried out. Full knowledge of the Plant Emergency Procedures and associated responses are required.Company Initiatives Take responsibility for the Health and Safety of yourself and others whilst at work and to comply with the Company rsquo;s policies and legislation. Support Company Initiatives and demonstrate Company Values. To comply with all legal, regulatory and statutory obligations applicable to the role. Participate in training and personal development activities as required. Be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to your role; Carry out any other reasonable tasks as required by the Company.You will have the following qualifications Industry recognised Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering NVQ or equivalent. ONC in an Engineering discipline or equivalent.You will have the following experience and skills Post apprenticeship experience working as a Maintenance (Mechanical) Technician within the Chemical/Oil Gas Industry. Experience of working with Rotating Equipment (Tricanters/Centrifugal pumps preferable). Knowledge of mechanical seal Installations. Knowledge/experience of maintaining HP boiler systems. Experience of static equipment installations/repairs e.g PRVs, exchangers. Fault finding and preventative maintenance experience.This job description is a summary of the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and updated regularly in discussion with the post holder. Get in touch now If you #39;re seeking a new opportunity to join a highly competent workforce of chemical specialists, then this could be the role for you so apply now or contact Josh Egerton via LinkedIn. Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK. Millbank is proud to be a member of the lsquo;Disability Confident Scheme rsquo;. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business