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CHP Field Engineer (Engineering Technician) - South East

YLEM Energy

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance
  • Recognised level in an Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field
  • Experience with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø
  • Gas safe accreditation or ability to complete within probation

Responsibilities

  • Day to day operations and maintenance including fault diagnosis, location and rectification
  • Planned maintenance and breakdown response for generating assets
  • Commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge
  • Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts is replenished and available

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Prioritization
  • Supervision
  • Self-Motivation
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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YLEM Energy

Energy Technology

YLEM Energy is a leading independent power generation specialist with more than three decades’ experience in building, owning and operating smart generation systems. Ylem specialises in delivering state-of-the-art generation systems that fully integrate with the sites they serve, investing millions in projects that reduce energy costs, build greater resilience, and help our clients on their way to net zero, supporting the UK’s legally binding targets for tackling climate change and decarbonising the grid. Ylem’s on-site generation solutions which include solar PV, state of the art battery storage and hydrogen ready gas generation solutions are connected in parallel with the grid and future proofed in line with national plans to decarbonise by including hydrogen in the natural gas pipeline supply. Ylem Energy can also provide carbon offsets or green gas certificates to help decarbonise its clients’ businesses. Fully funded through Dynamic Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA), designed, built, owned, operated and maintained by Ylem, its proven generation and storage solutions are tailored to I&C major energy users, offering guaranteed savings and enabling clients to focus on their day-to-day business. Formerly known as ENER-G Natural Power Ltd, Ylem Energy Ltd (pronounced ‘eee-lem’), was founded on its pioneering ability to generate energy from biogas fuels sourced from landfill and AD processes. Based in Salford, UK, the company draws upon decades of experience owning and operating reciprocating gaseous-fuelled generation systems throughout the world. Whilst continuing its traditional activities with such systems, following significant investment in research and development, Ylem is now focused on advancing its onsite generation offer, delivering state-of-the-art flexible generation systems that bolster grid resilience and lower energy-intensive organisations’ reliance on importing costly peak power. For more information, go to: https://ylemenergy.com/

Company details

IndustryEnergy Technology
Company size51-200

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Job description

CHP Field Engineer (Engineering Technician) – South East

OTE of c£50k which includes basic salary of £41,131.00 plus on call rota payment of c.£2k, Overtime Payment c.£2k, Certification payment £3500 (increasing up to £5250 upon experience) and London weighting payment of £4,128.00pa.

About Us - YLEM Power

YLEM Power is the Group’s specialist operations and maintenance business, providing technical, engineering and asset support services to owners and operators of distributed energy infrastructure across the UK.

The business brings together experienced field engineers, technical specialists, account managers and remote monitoring capabilities to help customers maximise plant availability, operational efficiency and asset life. Its services include planned and reactive maintenance, engine servicing, fault diagnosis, performance optimisation, remote monitoring, compliance support and long-term asset management.

YLEM Power supports a range of energy technologies and operational environments, including flexible generation, combined heat and power, landfill gas, battery energy storage and other decentralised energy assets. Employees within YLEM Power work in a technically focused, service-led environment where safety, reliability, responsiveness and customer performance are central to the business.

Location - Remote – South East

Regional based in the SE = although some travel, both in the UK and overseas, may be required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Day to day operations and maintenance including but not limited to, fault diagnosis, location and rectification.
  • Planned maintenance and breakdown response for the generating assets with minimum outages.
  • A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the technicians working with you.
  • Avoiding unnecessary expenditure by using skills and tools available within the company.
  • Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts as detailed by the Area Supervisor is replenished and always available.
  • A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices following all procedures and using your own judgement.
  • Reducing the company’s reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent.
  • Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.
  • Managing your time and travel effectively, staying away from home when appropriate.
  • Compliance with all legislation.
  • Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team in anything you are unsure of.

Role Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance.
  • Recognised level in an Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field.
  • Experience with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø
  • Fault location, diagnosis and rectification
  • Gas safe accreditation or ability to complete within probation
  • Electrical qualification or ability to complete 18th edition within probation.
  • Experience working with Natural Gas Peaker Plants, CHP, PV, Energy Storage, HVAC systems is advantageous.
  • Computer literate.
  • Hold full UK drivers licence.

Personal qualities:

  • Have the ability to use own initiative
  • Prioritisation skills
  • Supervision skills
  • Self-Motivated
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Flexible approach to a varying workload

Our Benefits – What We Offer

We value our employees and encourage a work life balance for everyone.  We are keen to make sure that our employees are supported in both their work and personal life and our benefits reflect this.

Annual Company Performance related bonus scheme

Pension (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee contributions)

Death in service 4x salary

Subsidised Private Health Scheme

Subsidised Health cash Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra annual leave option to buy or sell up to 5 days

2 extra days holiday after 3 years’ service

Birthday leave

Company Sick Pay

Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

Discounts scheme

Refer a friend

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Mental Health First Aiders

Charity Workday

Social Committee for Company Events


Compensation: OTE of c£50k

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