Gas Systems Engineer

Salary: £720 – £960 per day

Location: Widnes / Dagenham (travel is required between the two sites)

Business: The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable energy, heat and ReGrow, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position

Applications are invited for a Gas Systems Engineer based at our Widnes or Dagenham site. This is a full-time permanent position, working 48 hours per week.

Your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Ensure all aspects of the gas upgrading plants are maintained in compliance to legislation and in accordance with manufacturers specifications.
• Preventative and reactive maintenance of Widnes and Dagenham gas upgrading plants including Grid Entry Units and other ancillary equipment.
• Develop structured Planned Preventative Maintenance systems and operational checks & monitoring.
• Explore potential for condition monitoring.
• Support both sites remotely and with a physical presence to ensure the plants are fully operational.
• Liaise with technology providers wherever necessary.
• Suggest and implement improvement measures for gas upgrading optimisation and reliability.
• To be party to setting annual engineering budgets and ensuring that KPIs are monitored and met.
• Assist wherever necessary in future ReFood expansion plans throughout all three sites.

Requirements:

• Experience in a solid engineering background with process engineering knowledge.
• Experience working with biogas and/or natural gas systems is essential. Formal training to support this experience is also desirable.
• Previous experience of working in a process environment is desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication and IT skills – must be proficient with MS Office.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work well under pressure.

* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.