YLEM Energy · 1 month ago
CHP Field Engineer (Engineering Technician) - East London
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
£40K/yr - £50K/yrYLEM Energy is a leading independent energy specialist with over a quarter of a century’s experience in specialist independent generation systems. The CHP Field Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of generating assets, ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental practices, while also managing time and travel effectively.
EnergyEnergy ManagementRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Day to day operations and maintenance including but not limited to, fault diagnosis, location and rectification
Planned maintenance and breakdown response for the generating assets with minimum outages
A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the technicians working with you
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure by using skills and tools available within the company
Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts as detailed by the Area Supervisor is replenished and always available
A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices following all procedures and using your own judgement
Reducing the company’s reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent
Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing
Managing your time and travel effectively, staying away from home when appropriate
Compliance with all legislation
Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team in anything you are unsure of
Utilisation and compliance of the company’s operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems
Execution of all generator maintenance and the use of Operations staff to undertake minor maintenance on generators as required by the management
Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, PV, storage, heat and electrical plant, including pumps and motors at all facilities
Maintenance and inspection of LV electrical equipment subject to training and competency
Operation of HV switchgear subject to training and competency
Commissioning of new build associated equipment
Incorporation of new sites into Operations
Repair and maintenance of generators
Training, support and supervision of Operations Technicians to undertake minor maintenance and simple fault finding
Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover to respond to generator set failures when necessary
Ordering and cost control of spares and control of stock
Represent the company in a professional manner with customer engagement and delivering clean, well-run sites at all times
Contractor supervision
Implementation of HSQE systems
Commitment to training to enhance knowledge and skill inc regard to environmental protection and materials
Compliance and implementation of company environmental protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing, and updating company systems
Conduct air emissions monitoring
Compilation and completion of outstanding works raised by site audits
Ensure company vehicles in your care are clean, maintained to manufacturer’s specification and in keeping with policy
Deal directly with environmental spillages using pollution prevention equipment and materials
Any reasonable task required by the management in the exercising of its goals
Qualification
Required
Experienced
Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance
Recognised level in an Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field
Experience with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø
Fault location, diagnosis and rectification
Gassafe accreditation or ability to complete within probation
Electrical qualification or ability to complete 18th edition within probation
Hold full UK drivers licence
Preferred
Experience working with Natural Gas Peaker Plants, CHP, PV, Energy Storage, HVAC systems is advantageous
Computer literate
Benefits
Annual Company Performance related bonus scheme
Pension (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee contributions)
Death in service 4x salary
Subsidised Private Health Scheme
Subsidised Health cash Scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Extra annual leave option to buy or sell up to 5 days
2 extra days holiday after 3 years service
Birthday leave
Company Sick Pay
Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
Discounts scheme
Refer a friend
EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Mental Health First Aiders
Charity Work Day
Social Committee for Company Events
Company
YLEM Energy
YLEM Energy offers energy generation solutions and specializes in designing, building, operating, and maintaining reliable systems.
Founded in 1991
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-11-18
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