Asset Performance MEICA Officer
1
South East
Farnham
Goldcrest House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Engineering, Operational Delivery, Programme and Project Management
£26,869.00
Safe and effective operation of Lower River Thames locks, weirs and other assets relies on this post holder. Being qualified in electrical systems, you provide advice and solutions to our Operations, Flood risk, Hydrometry & Telemetry and Waterways departments. You act as an interface between our framework contractors and audit the quality of their work. Co-ordinate our programme of planned preventative maintenance on our assets. The post is both field and office based. You will also have MEICA technical support from our Supra Area MEICA team. The role is not ‘on the tools’. This person will be required to manage the reactive repair of breakdowns and small projects through the use of our framework contractors. You will need to call in the correct contractors, advise on the most suitable repair, check the contractors risk assessments and method statements, raise purchase orders and work instructions, manage budgets, liaise between the contractors and EA staff and check the work on completion.
This role sits within the Asset Performance Lower Thames team based at Goldcrest House, Farnham. Part of the Operations department.
Previous experience in an M&E (mechanical & electrical) role is desirable. You will need strong problem solving skills and experience and be confident in using our range of IT systems to keep work programmes on track. You will have current electrical qualifications. You will be strong at managing relationships with different contractors and will have a good health and safety track record.
Please contact Asset Performance (Lower Thames) Team Leader, James Liney on 07780 957261 for further information about this vacancy or email: james.liney@environment-agency.gov.uk
23/01/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
MEICA - Maintenance and work management systems
Demonstrate delivery of works including the repair, installation, routine design, inspection, test and maintenance of equipment to ensure MEICA statutory obligations and engineering standards are met.
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
The role regularly requires you to solve problems, provide examples of problems you've solved, how you did that and the difference it made.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Demonstrate a strong approach to health and safety, giving examples of how your intervention has created a safer working environment.
Contracts & Relationship Management
Provide examples where you've made interventions after identifying poor contractor performance and how you did this. Demonstrate how you've managed good working relationships with a range contractors.
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.