Astute’s Power Team are working with the developers of a major Waste-to-Energy power generation project in the UK. We are looking to recruit a Maintenance Manager to take responsibility for maintenance department, focusing on plant availability, reliability and performance.
The new build facility, located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, when complete can produce ~17MW of power through the incineration of ~180,000 tonnes of waste per year. This project is expected to shortly enter commissioning phase and be operational in late 2027.
The Maintenance Manager will lead the Maintenance Strategy, managing multi-discipline Technicians and ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities of the Maintenance Manager
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will:
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Manage and run the maintenance department comprising of multi skilled engineers and technicians.
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Management of the sites CMMS system implementing planned preventative maintenance requirements whilst ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.
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Plan, manage and execute outage / shutdowns working closely with the site engineers.
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Manage and control maintenance sub-contractors.
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Manage the department’s budget and report on budget performance in line with accounting practices.
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Ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of health and safety.
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Developing the sites maintenance & safety procedures including liaising with the EPC Warranty Team to ensure compliance.
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Take an active part in the plant mobilisation and commissioning activities including staff recruitment and training.
Required qualifications and experience
To be considered, you must have:
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At least five years’ experience within Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, CHP) or similar industry (Refineries, Petrochemical, Papermills etc)
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Mechanical biased would be advantageous
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Experience of hands on maintenance in power generation, preferably with solid knowledge of pressure parts systems, rotating plant, steam plant and boilers
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Knowledge of relevant legislation including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc
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Extensive plant outage experience
Desirable experience
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:
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Ideally qualified with a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
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IOSH or NEBOSH or similar in Health and Safety
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Candidates with experience in plant mobilisation / seeing plants through commissioning to handover will be deemed highly advantageous.
Salary and benefits
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Salary: Competitive
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Contract: Permanent
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Working pattern: Monday to Friday
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Location: Aryshire, Scotland
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Benefits: Bonus, Private Medical and others
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