Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer |
Full time, On site - 24 Month FTC |
Location - Cruachan Power Station |
Closing date: 13 February

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

Working in the Cruachan project team you’ll be responsible for the mechanical engineering on the Cruachan Power Station Unit 3 and 4 Upgrade Project.

This includes the replacement of the generator, turbine, governor and associated auxiliary systems. Unit 3 will be refurbished in 2026 and Unit 4 in 2027.

You will ensure that all the Mechanical works on this project meet the relevant standards to ensure that the new units will deliver the required performance, enabling Drax to deliver its key business objectives while maintaining the highest levels of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Some key responsibilities of the role include:

• Playing a key role in delivering the scope of works including managing the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of large mechanical rotating plant
• Ensuring that all design documentation is correctly recorded
• Being a technical authority for mechanical engineering on the Unit 3 and 4 project, while understanding the wider technical requirements within Drax
• Provide professional support and guidance to other members of the Engineering Team
• Provide full handover of the new equipment to the Operations and Maintenance team

To be successful in this role you’ll be degree level qualified in a relevant engineering discipline and ideally be a chartered Engineer (or equivalent) of a relevant institute i.e. IMechE or IET. You’ll have extensive relevant work experience in the Mechanical Engineering industry.

A NEBOSH or IOSH certificate in Health & Safety or equivalent would also be beneficial.

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle.

If successful in this role, you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

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