Mechanical Fitter (Shore Connections)

Company: Centauri
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Title:Mechanical Fitter (Shore Connections)KBS Maritime delivers Asset Management, Facilities Management and Energy Solutions across the maritime and defence environments. With parent companies KBR and BAE Systems, the JV has the pedigree of two global organisations, but we have the ethos of a small business where our people are valued and empowered to succeed. It's a great place to work and we bring opportunity to all our team.Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK with a 3 year footprint, in order to obtain the relevant security clearance.The Role: Based in HM Naval base Portsmouth in support of Royal Navy, RFA and commercial vessels employed as an industrial mechanical fitter. Personnel must have served a recognised apprenticeship, have a deep understanding of mechanical work and be able to carry out the various techniques used in ship repair and support industry. Suitable candidates will have a good understanding of safe systems of work including mechanical work, tag-out, confined spaces, working at height and RN specific safety operations.A sound knowledge of mechanical systems and associated equipment is essentialCandidates must be flexible to undertake tasks across any trade discipline as required. Must be prepared to work in a team to provide a high quality service to meet customer expectations and on occasions work overtime within the bounds of the WTD.Required to work overtime and on call when requiredKey Technical Skills Mechanical engineering knowledgeFitter TurnerTechnical Problem solvingWork with minimal supervisionHP/LP Air plant maintaining experienceHydraulic systems experienceKey Leadership/People Management Skills Empathetic towards othersKey Interpersonal/Behavioral Skills Team playerFlexible approach to tasksHard workingPunctual Understanding of customer expectationsKey Mental/AnalyticalSkills and ChallengesLogical fault diagnosis skillsCompany/Industry KnowledgeWorking knowledge of company proceduresQualificationsRecognised Time served ApprenticeshipProficient in MS Office Major Tasks and ActivitiesEnsure safe systems of work are carried outDelivering and mechanical connecting of high and low pressure air generators, and running out of hose's onto vessels. Obtaining sign off from the end user and to give instruction of correct use of plant. Record keeping of running times.Caisson operations and maintenance of all types and basin level monitoring.Capstan Maintenance and repairs Fault diagnosis and defect rectification.Chilled water plant supply and connection. Also to include setting to work and fault diagnosis of all elements of plant.Working alongside the Salt water movement teams on reactive and planned maintenance.Towing and positioning of high and low pressure plant (training provided).Will work with in the Operations department, working within Workshop facilities with milling and turning of various components.Additional Key AccountabilitiesWork as an integral part of the waterfront services.Undertake additional training and duties to support the production team.Flexible approach to delivering work at various sites if required.Deliver quality work with an understanding of time constraints. SHE Responsibilities and AccountabilitiesSHE Leadership is about setting standards of safe behaviours and integrating SHE into all aspects of the business as a routine.It involves visibly demonstrating commitment to SHE performance and improvement, actively engaging with people at all levels to raise awareness of safe behaviours and attitudes, promoting a just culture.Ensure compliance with the SHE Management System, mitigating risks and improving overall SHE performanceProvide suitable information / instruction / communication for the team to undertake all activities in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.Demonstrate strong and active leadership for SHE, setting high standards across all areasDemonstrate the following SHE BehaviorsProvides visible active commitment to SHE - leading by example, acting on SHE concerns - take 5+5 to be carried out at start of each shiftIntegrates SHE into key business decisionsRegularly makes time for SHEActively communicates on SHE matters - up and down the chain, engaging employees in SHE dialogueRegularly reviews SHE performance as part of the management agenda and takes action to ensure all employees keep safe and work safe

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