Mechanical Lead

Headcount Solutions has been a leader in providing resourcing solutions in Project Management, Engineering, and Life Sciences sectors both in Ireland and internationally for over 20 years.

As a trusted provider of top engineering talent, we manage several client agreements under managed services, while also being a preferred supplier for resourcing needs across a variety of industries in both the public and private sectors, covering both contract and permanent roles.

We understand that people are your organization's most valuable asset. Our approach is centered on building strong, personalized relationships, drawing on our extensive experience to deliver the best talent to our clients.

Headcount Solutions are now seeking an experienced Mechanical Lead. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering project team, the Mechanical Lead will manage and lead a team engaged in multiple infrastructure projects.

Mechanical Lead

Power Plant undergoing decommissioning and upgrade of turbines.

12m + contract

Responsibilities

· Work with the Safety Adviser and other project team members to ensure that all mechanical decommissioning and upgrade works undertaken during the project are executed in accordance with statutory safety, health and environmental regulations.

· Management of Main EPC Mechanical Contract and other Mechanical contracts / work scopes as assigned by the Project Manager

· Liaison with specialist teams to successfully deliver overhaul in line with defined protocols and procedures.

· Support the implementation of Inspection & Test Plans for the Mechanical aspects of the unit, in conjunction with the appropriate Competent Person / Asset Management Specialist

· Management of quality in accordance with responsibilities listed in the Project Quality Plan.

· Day to day supervision and point of contact with contractors and their works.

· Work with and support the station Management and Maintenance Teams during the course of the project

· Undertake regular safety, environment and quality audits during the overhaul

· Reporting on progress against schedule and attendance at various project meetings as deemed appropriate by the Project Manager

· Work with the Project Manager to control costs for assigned contracts

· Management of special tooling requirements with the principle Contractor

· Development of technical specifications for work scopes on Mechanical plant and equipment and involvement in various stages of tendering and procurement process

· Use of plant modification process for all Mechanical plant modifications. Ensure all Mechanical procedures and drawings are updated

· Attendance at Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), workshop visits, if required

· Creation of Mechanical Close-Out Report

Essential

· Engineer level 8 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

· Experience in the overhaul of hydro power plant

· Experience of Power plant mechanical plant, incl, Pumps, Motors and Valves etc

· Well versed with Health, Safety and Environment Standards and procedures

· Minimum experience of 5 years (Post Qualification) in power generation industry