Mechanical Conveyor Lead Engineer

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to manage belt conveyor related topics/ tasks. It's essential to have a central focal point and contact for the extensive belt conveyor system in Area central. The belt conveyors are a critical single point failure system. Maintaining high levels, 95% plus machine availability will be essential for the with 5no TBMs in operation dependent on it. This can only be achieved by having an engineering focal point and an excellent team of conveyor mechanics and electricians keeping a watching brief 24/7, undertaking maintenance, tracking, managing the £1million plus spare parts package.,

• Responsible for remaining conveyor surface and underground installations and the ongoing operation and maintenance of the current installations.
• Manage the spare parts alongside the store personnel ensuring parts are ready when needed and stocks are sufficient.
• Be a general central focal point for ALL conveyor related issues i.e., breakdowns, noise management, shutdown management, required documentation (e.g, regular updates of RAMS, ITP's, TBS etc), deliveries and logistics.
• Manage S4 interface with regards to a shared conveyor structure, this includes regular updates of the Interface Control document (ICD)
• Manage ROWA - Subcontractor supplying conveyor structure. Be ROWAs first point of contact, manage the whole ROWA subcontract, including EWN's & ROWA personnel on site,
• Manage Interfaces to Network Rail, GUC (Grand Union Canal) and WET logistic team
• Support SCS directly employed Fitters and Electricians ensuring their needs are met in terms of plant, equipment, and materials.
• Enforce the maintenance schedule and monitor compliance.
• Check the work of maintenance technicians to ensure carried out in line with manufacturer's instructions and best practice.
• Ensure the maintenance teams have up-to-date and relevant information such as drawings, O&M manuals, dismantling methodologies, specialist tools and equipment to undertake maintenance works.
• Support the Plant Manager and Tunnel Manager with other tasks and activities as required.
• Produce maintenance check sheets, schedules, plan machine downtime activities and manage spare parts.
• Working alongside the Mechanical, Electrical and Construction Superintendents to ensure maintenance is carried out on time, downtime is scheduled, sufficient personnel both in number and competence are available to conduct works.
• Propose and see through to completion modifications and improvements to plant where necessary to improve safety and increase machine availability.
• Monitor and inspect plant to ensure fit-for-purpose. Make certain any third-party checks and certificates are in place such as statutory inspections., You'll be a welcomed member of the wider team, with opportunities to take on additional responsibility, join one of our networks for women, military or LGBT+ staff, and participate in cultural and social events with the local community (e.g. as a STEM ambassador).
Your personal and professional development is important to us. We welcome a discussion about how we can support you with further study, or professional membership or attainment for example. HS2 - working with Skanska, Costain and STRABAG, closely monitors job applications, to ensure an inclusive recruitment process. To ensure we are able to maintain this, and to recruit a diverse workforce, we require candidates to complete the diversity form as part of their application so we are able to monitor and improve our approach to diversity. Please note, all responses are anonymous and we will not share any of your data with other parties. All data will be held securely, (as stated within the Data Protection Act 1998) and will be reported to HS2. It is an SCSJV requirement that all employees, Design House, and Supply Chains must implement and comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System with guidance for use", OHSAS 18001:2017 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 Information Security Management System, Policies, Plans, Procedures and Processes, and statutory requirements as they affect the Joint Venture 's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are effectively implemented on the project. Develop a culture of safety on the project through the absolute commitment to the Zero Accidents target and ethos, and develops a wider awareness of quality, environmental issues and demonstrates commitment to achieve continual improvement and Zero tolerance.


• A Mechanical background with plant maintenance and experience within the tunnelling sector is essential.
• Excellent working knowledge of materials, specifications and industry working practices.
• Educated to ONC level or Likely to hold relevant professional qualifications.
• Meet the requirements of UK-SPEC at the Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer Level.
• A minimum bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related subject is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of production management, with a strong technical ability for applying their underpinning knowledge and experience to solving problems including new technologies and innovations for complex engineering systems.
• Experience related to areas including bulk material handling, hydraulic systems, pressurized pipework, instrumentation and control, electronics and electrical systems, static and fluid design, and testing and commissioning, will be of value in this role.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills communicating technical matters, able to speak with employees, managers of different disciplines and senior management.
• Readiness to evaluate alternatives and make decisions even when all the information required is not available.
• A capacity to manage change, identify problems, their causes, and practical solutions.
• Ensure the equipment and machinery availability and overall utilization targets are met.
• Proactively engage with equipment and parts suppliers to ensure that their expertise contributes to the effective operation of production equipment and resolution of problems.
• Ensure compliance with project policies, procedures, and standards regarding finance, health and safety, quality, and human resources., A physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term effect (over 12 months) adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities
• Demonstrated in your application and pre-interview stage that you meet the minimum job criteria and person specification for the role
  
  The role will work on the HS2 project. HS2 is the UK's new high speed rail network. It will be a catalyst for economic growth across Britain, freeing up space on the existing railways and connecting 8 out of the UK's 10 biggest cities with fast, reliable and frequent high speed services
The Skanska | Costain | STRABAG (SCS JV) is delivering the HS2 London Tunnels Contract. Scope of works includes twin-bored tunnels (TBM), SCL tunnels, shaft sinking, bridge demolition and reconstruction, services diversions, earthworks and the construction of site compounds.