Mechanical/Electrical Instrumentation Engineer G5 - Vacancy - 20358
2
North West
Penrith , Preston , Warrington
Lutra House, Ghyll Mount, Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Engineering, Operational Delivery
£36,389
The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) Engineer role is vital to the effective and efficient running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to assure, prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment; which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. Following our recent ISO55001 Asset Management accreditation, you will be working closely with external contractors to develop a world class asset management organisation.
The role will be responsible for providing technical leadership to assure technical and design standards. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets.
You will provide technical instructions to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance.
The role will be responsible for providing technical leadership to assure technical and design standards. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a very diverse range of assets.
You will provide technical instructions to ensure staff across the area team involved with electrical and mechanical works comply with statutory legislation, British and European standards together with Environment Agency’s codes of practices, procedures and related guidance.
Joining our friendly and essential area MEICA Team you will report to the area MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity and will participate in our response to flood incidents.
You will provide technical, electrical/ICA/mechanical support and direction to other team members and be responsible for liaising with a wide range of business partners and leading on actions on behalf of the area MEICA Team Leader.
You will provide technical, electrical/ICA/mechanical support and direction to other team members and be responsible for liaising with a wide range of business partners and leading on actions on behalf of the area MEICA Team Leader.
Experience/skills required
- Comprehensive knowledge of MEICA related statutory legislation, British and European standards.
- Knowledge and experience of managing contractors and putting NEC/MF1 contracts in place.
- Good knowledge and experience of H&S legislation and CDM 2015.
- Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis, Reliability engineering and process improvement would be desirable.
- An understanding of Asset Management and associated computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Outcome focussed. You will need to demonstrate you can deliver the required tasks.
- Educated to HNC/degree level or equivalent with wide vocational experience.
- Ability to influence, persuade and bring others with you.
- Technical Leadership.
- Writing and reviewing technical specifications.
You will be a professionally recognised mechanical or electrical engineer ideally holding either Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE or IET.
- Comprehensive knowledge of MEICA related statutory legislation, British and European standards.
- Knowledge and experience of managing contractors and putting NEC/MF1 contracts in place.
- Good knowledge and experience of H&S legislation and CDM 2015.
- Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis, Reliability engineering and process improvement would be desirable.
- An understanding of Asset Management and associated computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- Highly motivated self-starter.
- Outcome focussed. You will need to demonstrate you can deliver the required tasks.
- Educated to HNC/degree level or equivalent with wide vocational experience.
- Ability to influence, persuade and bring others with you.
- Technical Leadership.
- Writing and reviewing technical specifications.
You will be a professionally recognised mechanical or electrical engineer ideally holding either Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE or IET.
Salary £36,389 (plus £6,000p.a. for Chartered or £3,000p.a. for an Incorporated MEICA engineer registered with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) (pro-rata – if part time)).
As an employer we offer continuous improvement opportunities such as apprenticeships and job related training; enabling advancement in chosen career paths and improving knowledge to enhance your role. Work/life balance is important to us and we offer a great benefits package (see candidate pack), an impressive career average pension scheme and 27 days holiday with flexi-time working available.
Further information about this role and the MEICA team please contact the MEICA Team Leader – nigel.worthington@environment-agency.gov.uk. Recruitment Agencies please do not contact the role lead.
As an employer we offer continuous improvement opportunities such as apprenticeships and job related training; enabling advancement in chosen career paths and improving knowledge to enhance your role. Work/life balance is important to us and we offer a great benefits package (see candidate pack), an impressive career average pension scheme and 27 days holiday with flexi-time working available.
Further information about this role and the MEICA team please contact the MEICA Team Leader – nigel.worthington@environment-agency.gov.uk. Recruitment Agencies please do not contact the role lead.
23/01/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
A full UK driving licence.
You will be a professionally recognised mechanical or electrical engineer ideally holding either Chartered or Incorporated status with the IMechE or IET.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.