Field Service Engineer

Position: Field Service Engineer
Location: UK Wide
Benefits: Competitive Salary, Company Vehicle, Bonus, and Standard UK Benefits

Profile:
An opportunity to join a global OEM that has multiple business units across the UK with an excellent support network alongside top quality technical back-up. You will be working with a talented team of engineers and technicians, supervising sub-contractors and liaising directly with clients on behalf of the company at a site level. As well as contributing to the strategy and growth of Transformer Service by delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects and solutions in line with our processes, quality standards and safety guidelines. We expect a focus to provide the best possible customer service and help to identify new business opportunities.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• You’ll be playing a key role within a team of knowledgeable and experienced engineers/technicians – undertaking and coordinating service activities on site, whilst keeping a close eye on H&S and quality standards, schedules and progress reporting to ensure customer satisfaction.
• You would be responsible for transformer service activities including installation and commissioning, carrying out refurbishments, device replacements, routine maintenance, inspections and identifying problems to assist with providing analysis for recommendations.
• You’ll co-ordinate all delivered parts, materials and components for each project and optimize the use of your resources to meet delivery and performance targets as effectively as possible. You’ll lead jobs from start to finish under the direction of the project manager and to clients’ requirements
• You’ll also maintain project site documentation and check lists, prepare reports and help to resolve any issues on site. You’ll provide feedback to assist with identifying and recommending effective new solutions to help meet business and/or customer needs.
• Of course, you’ll apply all safety rules and follow safe practices – as well as keeping environmental responsibilities in mind. But you’ll also assess and highlight hazards and implement actions to ensure the safety of both people and equipment.
• In essence, we’ll depend on you to help us provide operational excellence in pursuit of our aim of delivering the best customer service in the business.

Ideal Background:

• Engineering-related HNC (electrical desirable), apprenticeship scheme or suitable industry experience

• Experience within the power sector (installation/service/maintenance desirable) and/or a broad knowledge of power engineering plant and equipment, i.e. transformers. Desirable experience may include…

• Mechanical installations
• Switchgear
• Leading a team/management of subcontractors
• Cabling/wiring installation
• Oil handling/processing/sampling
• Device function checks
• Power equipment testing instruments, Omicron/Megger etc.

• Able to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Suitable qualifications such as IPAF, PASMA, CCNSG, though training will be provided
• Computer literate with knowledge of relevant software
• Full driving license
• Fluent understanding of English (spoken and written)

It is important you can work using your own initiative, you are a team player, who can collaborate and communicate well to achieve successful outcomes. Have a flexible attitude in working hours as you will be travelling the nation and sometimes on short notice. Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Finally having a positive mindset and systematic approach are keen to learn and develop.

The Company:
NES Fircroft are currently working on behalf of a global power technology business which have a presence in almost 100 countries. Leading innovation for over a century, they partake in offering products, solutions and services within the energy industry. Helping their customers, improve efficiency, optimize resources, and reduce emissions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.