Renewable Heating Engineer - Kirkby, United Kingdom - Shaw Renewables Ltd.

Description

Job purpose:

Shaw Renewables Ltd are an exciting, dynamic and evolving company delivering bioenergy

solutions across the UK. We are currently searching for an experienced commercial heating

system installations within the bioenergy sector.

A successful applicant would take pride in their work, be self-motivated, punctual, ambitious and

show competency in pipefitting, mechanical fitting and demonstrate a sound understanding of

heating controls and system design.

The Company would expect a successful applicant to display a level of ability usually attained

through 3 to 5 years' experience working as a qualified and competent heating engineer.

Experience in commercial installations and interpreting technical drawings and schematics is a

core requirement. We are looking for an engineer with a proven track record of working both

independently and as part of a team to install, maintain and repair biomass and biogas heating


Main duties:

Planning and Scheduling

The renewable heating engineer is accountable for following project plans and schedules and ensuring that daily and weekly activities are completed, meeting project goals.

This includes:

• Translating general work requirements into a prioritised work plan
• Working with the team to find solutions.

Mechanical Installations and maintenance

• Interpretation of P&IDs, schematics, and line drawings to install heating systems and plant equipment
• Installation of heating pipework systems including carbon steel, stainless steel, multilayered preinsulated and copper systems
• Installation of mechanical control and actuator equipment
• Installation of pumps and flow control equipment
• Installation of biomass boilers and plant equipment
• Installation of biogas boilers and plant equipment
• Planned maintenance of biomass boilers and plant equipment
• Planned maintenance of biogas boilers and plant equipment
• Respond to boiler breakdowns to resolve faults
• Commissioning of heating systems

Quality Control
The renewable heating engineer is accountable for ensuring that their completed work meets quality standards.


This includes:

• Carrying work to ensure that it meets industry standards and contract requirements
• Inspecting, testing and signing off completed work
• Completing site reports using our management software
• Health and safety responsibilities
• Communication with management and office team

Knowledge, Skills and Attitude:


Knowledge

Knows and Understands:

• How to interpret P&IDs, schematics, and line drawings.
• Sound understanding of materials and correct installation of such materials.
• Company and project safety programs.
• Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues.
• Employment standards and company policies.
• The Company brand.

Skills

Has the ability to:

• Work well with a team of staff.
• To communicate clearly and consistently with contractors, clients and Shaw Renewables team.
• Work cooperatively with other trades.
• Think logically and possess creative problemsolving skills.
• Work independently to find solutions and overcome obstacles.
• To work under pressure to achieve company targets.
• Manage differences and diversity at the work site.
• Organise and delegate work where applicable.
• Handle the administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents.
• Effectively manage their time to achieve goals required.

Attitude

Shows that he/she:

• Is ready to take on new challenges and is willing to learn.
• Is passionate and driven.
• Conscientious.
• Is a team player.
• Has good work ethic.
• Can adjust to and move with change.
• Takes responsibility.
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Is honest and acts with integrity.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver projects on site in accordance with timescales and budget.
• A full valid UK driver's license.
• Proven track record/work history of commercial heating installations, servicing and breakdown repair.
• Basic Electrical knowledge.
• Good fault diagnostic skills.
• NVQ Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Plumbing & Heating or equivalent.
• Part G, unvented hot water.

Preferred, but not essential:

• Solid fuel/biomass knowledge complete with an industry recognised qualification.
• COCN1 or CODNCO (Core Commercial gas)
• ICPN1 (First Fix of Commercial Pipe Work up to 75mbar and 150mbar)
• TPCP1A (Testing and Purging Commercial Gas Installations (MOP to 40mbar)
• CDGA1 (Commercial Direct Fired Gas Heating Appliances)
• CIGA1 (Commercial Indirect Fired Gas Heating Appliances)
• HETAS H005 biomass (or equivalent).
• CIEH Manual handling certificate (or equivalent)
• CIEH Working at heights (or equivalent)
• CIEH Level 3 Risk assessments principles and practices (or equivalent)
• CIEH Level 3 H & S in the workplace (or equivalent)
• CIEH COSHH (or equivalent).
• CIEH Asbestos awareness

The Company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the Company's business.