Diesel Power Generator Technician

Background/Overview:

British Antarctic Survey’s Diesel Power Generation Technicians take responsibility for maintenance, repair and support of the main power generators at our Antarctic research stations.

We are offering a rare opportunity to do what may seem like an ordinary job in the most extraordinary place on Earth. The UK’s polar research effort is critically important for understanding environmental issues that affect everyone. Antarctica is also the most exhilarating and spectacular workplace you could imagine.

We are recruiting experienced and skilled technicians to take responsibility for maintenance, repair and support of all Diesel generators as well as other mobile plant and small petrol generators and equipment at our research stations in Antarctica. The ideal candidate will be a proficient diesel mechanic and have a good upstanding of engines and in addition generator controls. Candidate with a knowledge gap in generator controls will go through appropriate training and will be supported on site by electrical technicians. The roles suits someone working in the generator industry, truck or bus mechanic, hire lease firms supporting construction and other heavy industry or agriculture.

You will have served a full apprenticeship, have a BTEC, relevant City & guilds or NVQ with a recognised qualification within the within the petrol/diesel fuelled engine maintenance industry, and have post qualification/apprenticeship practical site experience. With high levels of self-motivation and strong team-working skills you will be able to manage your time well, anticipate problems and take responsibility for reporting issues to your managers and fellow team members.

With high levels of self-motivation and strong team-working skills you will be able to manage your time well, anticipate problems and take responsibility for reporting issues to your managers and fellow team members.

Purpose:

As a member of the Maintenance Team (Estates) you will be responsible for supporting continuous power demand at our research stations. BAS operates 5 Stations which vary in size, all sites operate on 400v 3ph produced from a variety of generator size from 144kw down to 50kw. As well as the heavy diesel maintenance, you will be responsible for generator fueling and monitoring of bulk fuel storage.

Duties:

Technical Duties:

• All Diesel generators.
• All non-mobile plant and equipment. Both petrol and diesel.
• All Mobile generator plant
• All mobile plant and equipment i.e., Nifty Lift, air compressors, chain saws etc.
• Some aspects of power generation and controllers.
• Bulk fuel storage, husbandry and station fuel transfer delivery
• Reporting of problems or work requests to the line manager.
• Carrying out the pre-planned maintenance (PPM) programme.
• Carrying out non-routine repair and maintenance as necessary, to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operational needs of the Station.
• Maintenance of tools and resources required to complete all maintenance and repair works.
• Upkeep of workshops and plant areas.
• Maintaining and revising material and tools stock lists, to ensure that sufficient and adequate spares, equipment and materials are available to carry out all required PPM. Including all planned and programmed repair / replacement works for the following year.
• Reporting and documenting all works carried out through the PPM system.
• Recording and documenting of all reactive works carried out.
• Recording and advising on the requirement to add elements to the PPM system.
• Recording and documenting weekly and monthly installed meter readings.
• Production of an annual report on the condition of Station plant conditions and services, which should include any recommended improvements.
• Work with and ‘stand in for’ other staff to ensure the efficient and effective operational needs of the Station are maintained.
• Undertake other general duties as required or directed by the line manager and Station Leader.

About you:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Quality focused
• Health and safety focused
• Able to work in a team or individually
• Happy to think out problems and resolve independently
• Be easy to get along with and a good communicator
• Confident with IT systems and answering emails and phone calls.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Salary: From £25,179.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BAS 23/106