CHP Operative

Job Title: CHP Operative (Combined Heat & Power)
Location: London
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 - 4:30 PM
Salary: £34,605 - £39,980 (1.5x Sat - 2x Sunday)

I am recruiting for CHP Operatives to join a well-recognised University based in central London.

Responsibilities:

* To carry out the programmed planned maintenance on utilities plant and equipment in accordance with planned maintenance procedures. This is to include MTHW and steam boilers, CHP plant, district heating plant and their associated control systems.
* To investigate, analyse and repair faults on Utilities plant and equipment, respond to breakdown, fault and service request calls. To assist other tradesmen in completing diagnostic work and then to carry out any remedial work.
* To carry out the programmed planned maintenance on utilities plant and equipment in accordance with planned maintenance procedures. This is to include MTHW and steam boilers, CHP plant, district heating plant and their associated control systems.
* To investigate, analyse and repair faults on Utilities plant and equipment, respond to breakdown, fault and service request calls. To assist other tradesmen in completing diagnostic work and then to carry out any remedial work.
* Carry out a range of programmed, planned and reactive mechanical maintenance/repairs on building services, systems, infrastructure, plant and equipment in line with relevant procedures and schedules; specifically maintain and repair HVAC plant.
* Modify existing plant, equipment, controls and distribution systems as specified by the Maintenance Operations Supervisor or other designated manager; this to include as necessary the installation and testing of systems and completion of associated documentation.
* Interface positively with customers and maintain effective communication both directly and via Maintenance Operations Supervisor, Customer Services Centre etc.
* Steam Experience
* Install/remove temporary installations when appropriate and safe to do so
* Modify existing plant, equipment, controls and distribution systems as specified by the Maintenance Operations Supervisor or other designated manager; this to include as necessary the installation and testing of systems and completion of associated documentation
* Install/remove temporary installations when appropriate and safe to do so
* Confident in working within Energy Centres
* Plant condition monitoring - to check the reliability and performance of the CHP
package, and to assist in planning unit maintenance.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Successful completion of a recognised craft apprenticeship in an electrical/mechanical discipline, or accredited training programme. Successful completion of a recognised craft apprenticeship, e.g. City and Guilds 2360 parts 1 & 2 or equivalent.
* HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) Systems
* Successful completion of a recognised craft apprenticeship in an electrical / mechanical discipline, or accredited training programme.
* Experience with energy centres
* knowledgeable with steam and boilers

Benefits

* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan

Nic David
Hard and Soft Services Consultant - Estates and Facilities