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Due to continued growth in its business, PowerTherm is currently seeking CV’s from suitably qualified individuals for the position below.

 

 

 

 

Position:  Maintenance & Project Engineer (Full time / Part time)

 

20th May 2013

Role:
This role is a career opportunity for an engineer to join a small, growing business in the energy sector. The position would suit an individual who is a self-starter, well-organised, conscientious and has a solid engineering background.

The primary role will be to assist a key client to manage the maintenance of their building services and facility energy use, including project engineering of building services projects.  A secondary aspect of the role will be energy consultancy and project engineering.

We are inviting applications from candidates for a full time permanent position.  We will also consider applications for part time work; such applicants should state their availability.

Responsibilities

The candidate will have responsibility for:

·         Working with and managing the relationship with a key client to manage maintenance of their building services and facility energy use.

·          Design, procure, and supervise repair and installation projects, including energy efficiency projects.

·         Undertaking energy and condition surveys of clients’ energy usage and the preparation of detailed reports of how energy savings can be achieved.

Activities

The role will be based at a key client premises for approximately 3 days per week, and will work closely with client’s maintenance contractors. Day to day activities will include operating the building management system to continuously optimise plant operation; reviewing and commenting on monthly energy reports; investigating building services issues and arranging appropriate solutions; inspecting plant rooms and documenting findings; managing maintenance to ensure compliance with industry recognised best practices and statutory requirements, and to minimise energy use; designing, procuring, and supervising repair and installation projects; liaising with client staff, managing and minuting regular client progress meetings; preparing annual progress reports and strategic plans; implementation of published plans.

Energy consultancy activities will include energy and condition surveys, design and supervision of energy efficiency projects, special investigations and other work as required. This work will offer significant potential for the employee to broaden their skill-set and experience.

Background

Desired Skills and Expertise

Applicants must hold mechanical or building services engineering qualification (Level 7 or 8), with 8-10 years of practical experience, including managing or supervising contractors.  The applicant must have good written and verbal communication skills, and numeracy skills. They must have a solid understanding of building services. They must be a self-starter who is well-organised, conscientious and hard working.

Experience in public procurement procedures and knowledge of building services controls would be advantageous. Experience undertaking energy surveys would also be an advantage, but is not essential, as on the job training will be provided.

Applicants should be prepared to work in a small business environment and have an understanding of the implications of this.

 

Remuneration

Remuneration package will be attractive including a performance related bonus, depending on the candidate’s experience and skill set.

 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae in strict confidence to:

Sarah Kelly (skelly@powertherm.ie) (email applications only please)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 Fitzwilliam Terrace, Strand Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Tel: +353 (1) 286 98 99 info@powertherm.ie