Senior Mechanical Engineer - Exeter

Valencia Energy; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Exeter. This role involves providing technical and hands-on support to enhance performance of Powergen assets and mentoring skilled engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience with large spark ignition 4-stroke engines, particularly Jenbacher J320.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large spark ignition engines, especially Jenbacher J320.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical and hands-on support for Powergen assets.
• Enhance the performance of Powergen assets through auditing and fault rectification.
• Mentor and train a team of engineers and staff.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Strong understanding of engineering principles

Experience with large spark ignition 4-stroke internal combustion engines

Experience with Jenbacher J320 engines

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in our Southern area. The successful candidate will provide high level technical and hands-on support to the Powergen Engineering team, driving engineering excellence, troubleshooting and continuous improvement to all Powergen assets and landfill gas utilisation equipment, Engineering teams and Asset Analysts to maximise revenue and reduce costs. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently and experience of large spark ignition 4-stroke internal combustion engines, ideally with previous experience in the operation and maintenance of Jenbacher J320 engines.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level technical and hands-on support as a focal point of expertise in the region, ensuring engineering excellence, efficient troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to all Powergen assets (spark ignition internal combustion engines, gas turbines, LFG flares, LFG gas plants, compressors, and all mechanical ancillary equipment).
• Enhance the performance of Valencia’s Powergen assets on a continual basis through performance data auditing and enhanced fault finding and fault rectification processes.
• Be proactive and creative in problem solving and use initiative whilst maintaining exchange of information between the various Powergen teams.
• Review operational performance, CMMS, PowerBI and service data to enhance the region’s revenue potential, providing improvement programs for performance, reliability, and safety. Review KPIs and breakdown statistics to drive down spend in key areas.
• Be responsible for mentoring, developing, training, and supporting a team of highly skilled Powergen engineers, new starters and staff in associated roles by providing technical support, structured training and competency assessments.

What we are looking for / Qualifications

• Strong understanding of engineering principles, excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently and experience of large spark ignition 4-stroke internal combustion engines, ideally with previous experience in the operation and maintenance of Jenbacher J320 engines.
• Ability to contribute to a dynamic team and develop innovative work practices.