Commissioning Technician (Mechanical & Hydraulic)
MacTaggart Scott Loanhead Full-time
As part of the MacTaggart Scott Engineering Department, the Commissioning Technician is a key member of the commissioning team and will require mechanical and hydraulic system knowledge. Reporting directly to the Commissioning Manager, the primary purpose is to carry out a range of mechanical and hydraulic based tasks for all MacTaggart Scott manufactured equipment.
Tasks range from installation, supervision and commissioning to in-service support and fault finding. Operating worldwide, the Commissioning Technician must be capable of working within a high-pressure environment, using initiative and be able to carry out tasks in a professional manner, often at short notice.
Responsibilities- Supervise and assist during new installation and refit projects.
- Co-ordinate and supervise sub-contract personnel and teams.
- Carry out commissioning and acceptance activities for new and refurbished equipment, in accordance with schedule and budget.
- Assist with preparation of test procedures for Harbour Acceptance Tests (HAT) and Sea Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Liaise and manage equipment acceptance with customers.
- Prepare and deliver effective training packages for safe operation and maintenance of installed equipment.
- Carry out effective fault diagnosis and repair.
- Conduct equipment surveys and make appropriate recommendations.
- Prepare high quality technical reports and survey reports.
- Assist with the preparation of risk assessments and method statements.
- Participate in knowledge sharing activities, to ensure the progression and development of all those involved with the commissioning team.
- Promote the company’s Health and Safety policies and ensure all activities are carried out in a safe and controlled environment.
- Engage and work effectively with Test Engineers, providing technical support and, occasionally, in-person assistance for in-house test and commissioning activities.
- Ensure company procedures are maintained and adhered to.
- The ability to provide effective technical communication, with a proven track record of internal and customer facing engagement.
- A flair for learning, problem solving and a flexible approach to work patterns.
- Comfortable engaging with clients.
- Report writing and use of MS Office
- Excellent knowledge of hydraulic circuits, components and mechanical systems.
- Ability to work away from home, unaided and in high pressure environments.
- Engineering experience and qualification, minimum level completed mechanical or hydraulic apprenticeship and qualification (HNC, City & Guilds, Scotvec, etc.)
Benefits
Your future at MacTaggart Scott – What we offer- As part of our Healthy Work-Life Balance employees can choose between a 4- or 5-day working week. Allowing you to fit work around your priorities and personal life, not the other way round.
- Flexible working hours between 07:00 and 19:00, and core hours of 09:30 – 15:30.
- Our leave policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave,paid parental leave, military reservist leave, plus more.
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, with a dedicated Learning and Development team.
- A generous referral programme.
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program as well as our Employee Assistance Programme and an onsite nurse.
- Onsite Canteen and Car Park
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