Senior Trials & Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical
Core
Commission mechanical systems and lead sea trials for the Type 26 Frigate, demonstrating major machinery to naval authorities.
Role type
Senior mechanical trials and commissioning engineer
Builds
Operational T26 Frigate platform systems
Domain
Defence maritime engineering
Required skills
Complex ships systems fault finding, mechanical safety permit management, technical drawing interpretation, equipment acceptance demonstration, test documentation writing, gas turbine/gearbox/pump system knowledge
Preferred skills
HNC engineering qualification, STEM background, professional engineering accreditation
Technologies
Gas turbines, gearboxes, generators, compressors, pumps, diesel generators, propulsion motors, platform management systems
Responsibilities
Set to work all T26 Platform Equipment from Gas Turbines to Individual Compressors, Pumps and Systems; Responsible for ships systems mechanical safety through permits and energisation programmes; Attending all ships sea trials and demonstrate major machinery to the client and acceptance authorities; Fault finding and technical investigation into design issues; Writing test and acceptance documentation for all ship platform systems