Mechanical Infrastructure Engineer (Controlling Authorised Person)

Come and do the kind of engineering that made you want to be an engineer. Stretch your technical skills supporting world-leading scientists and technologists, through the Estates and Operations Facilities Management team at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory., The Mechanical Infrastructure Engineer is a Controlling Authorised Person (CAP) responsible for the safe, and effective, operation and control of the mechanical distribution systems and their associated assets across three STFC sites; RAL, Chilbolton Observatory and The Cosener's House.

Daily duties will include the following:

• Assessing, appointing and reviewing staff and contractors as skilled or competent persons to work on mechanical systems.


• Isolations on high-risk systems.


• Assisting with insurance inspections and supporting senior mechanical staff.


• The administration of documentation for inspections and audits, including permits, notices, and written schemes.


• Ensuring actions from inspections are available for internal and external audit.
  
  A suitable candidate should be able to demonstrate the completion of a formal indentured apprenticeship in a related discipline. They will have experience working as an Authorised Person Mechanical and Pressure Systems (AP Mechanical BPS) and as a BOAS certified industrial boiler operator, being able to demonstrable technical knowledge and understanding of mechanical safe systems of work and the dangers associated with high-temperature, high-energy and pressured mechanical systems, control and instrumentation found in large facilities management estates. UK Driver's License is essential. An ideal candidate would also be registered with a professional institution as an Incorporated Engineer or Engineering Technician, or be willing to work toward this accreditation.
  
  STFC values their employees by offering a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance, including 30 days' annual leave, 10.5 public and privilege holidays, flexible time clock options of 14 hours a month, a workplace nursery, exceptional salary pension scheme, social and sporting activities and societies and a subsidised restaurants and cafes.