Job vacancy - Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer
Reference: acsFmeen
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £23,000 - £40,000 per annum
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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Summary:

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment systems, mobilising and commissioning the systems onto survey vessels and supporting ongoing operations of the equipment.

Based in the Hampshire office and when required will include travel within coastal Western Europe and occasionally worldwide.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely alongside the operations and engineering teams
  • Assist with vessel mobilisations of survey equipment
  • Undertake repairs and planned maintenance of equipment
  • Supporting the ongoing operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment deployed on survey vessels including diagnostic and troubleshooting of any technical issues the equipment displays
  • Prepare and test mechanical equipment systems, compile detailed interfacing documents and connection diagrams in advance of mobilisation onto survey vessels
  • Prepare spares, tools and consumables for survey projects.
  • Maintain all documentation related to the installation, calibration, servicing and repair of survey equipment
  • Test and evaluate survey prototypes in the workshop and at sea

Requirements:

  • Significant mechanical engineering experience, preferably gained whilst working in a marine environment
  • A minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
  • Good knowledge of English language, verbal and written
  • High attention to detail, quality and safety
  • Able to manage own time and deliver to tight deadlines, and follow project plans
  • The ability to fault find, test, repair and interrogate mechanical systems
  • Be motivated, practical and willing to go to sea for short durations

ACS are recruiting for a Mechanical Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Mechanical Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Mechanical Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Mechanical Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Mechanical Engineer role you desire.