Life support systems Engineer (multi skilled Job Plymouth area,England UK,Engineering

Position: Life support systems Engineer (multi skilled)

To deliver the Ocean Conservation Trust’s (OCT) Mission of ‘Connecting us with our Ocean’ by way of the operation and maintenance of Life Support Systems (LSS) and building services
Ensure all systems are operated and maintained in accordance with statutory regulations and company policy.
Maintain service provision within Service Level Agreements
Ensure all areas of the National Marine Aquarium (NMA) site are fit for purpose and maintained to a high standard expected by NMA customers, clients and staff
To adhere to the Core Values of the OCT which are:
Positivity, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Inclusion and Engagement.

General – Duties

To assist other Engineers, the Engineering Manager & Head of Asset Transformation and Net Zero in ensuring that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and all related legislation (including environmental) are adhered to.
Ensure that the NMA site is maintained with a high level of focus on public safety.
To provide, an out-of-hours emergency response service (on-call rota) and ensure actions are communicated to the Engineering Manager and Engineering team.
The operation and maintenance of the main life support systems (LSS) for aquarium livestock.
PPM’s and Reactive Maintenance of building services for the aquarium, restaurant, gift shop, catering outlets and learning centre.
Work with the Engineering and Husbandry Teams to ensure that water quality to all life support systems is maintained within SLAs and ensure close coordination of activities.
Assist other Engineers, the Engineering Manager & Head of Head of Asset Transformation and Net Zero by carrying out delegated tasks to ensure that the NMA buildings, estate and facilities are maintained cost effectively to a high standard via technical systems, regular site inspections and both planned and reactive maintenance throughout the facility.
Assist other Engineers, the Engineering Manager & Head of Head of Asset Transformation and Net Zero in ensuring that all equipment is maintained in good working order in accordance with maintenance schedules and manufacturers’ O&M manuals.
Respond to ad-hoc technical support and assistance to other departments as and when required.
The supervision of external contractors, providing technical advice and assistance as necessary, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety legislation.
Undertake training as deemed appropriate to your role.
At all times to behave in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with the company Health & Safety policy and the requirements of Health & Safety legislation relating to your responsibilities and to promote and act in the employer’s best interest.
To adopt a flexible approach to working hours to ensure the viability of NMA operations.

This includes varied shift patterns.
To provide assistance to co-workers as required.
To carry out other activities as appropriate on the instruction of the Engineering Manager, Head of Asset Transformation and Net Zero, CEO or other Senior Managers.
Provide support to and mentor any Apprentice Engineers in employment.

Duty Engineer

To undertake the role of Duty Engineer on an agreed rota system as directed by the Engineering Manager and to be within mobile data or wi-fi coverage and within 30 mins of the NMA whilst Duty Engineer.

Flexibility with Duty Engineer shifts to ensure coverage during periods of holidays and sickness.
To closely follow Duty Engineering responsibilities and lone working procedures during any out-of-hours emergency call-out.
To act as Emergency Evacuation Officer in the event of an emergency warning signal or evacuation.

Qualifications and

Experience:

Ideally be qualified to a minimum of NVQ3 in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, time served 3-year apprenticeship or equivalent.
Good electrical engineering skills i.e. supply and distribution, 12, 24, 230 & 415V, sensors, probes, relays, contractors and control systems.
Good mechanical engineering skills i.e. pumps, fans, HVCA, heat exchangers, pipework and fittings, pneumatics
Good multi-discipline fault-finding and emergency correction skills
A good level of IT skills to encompass MS Office packages and specific building services software.
A good appreciation of H&S requirements associated with building and plant maintenance.
Varied additional qualifications and experience i.e. Work at Height, Confined Space, Electricity at Work, 18th Edition, L8

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