Description

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) ia looking for a Deputy Facilities Engineer to join their dynamic team.

What is the role about?

British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is a world-leading centre for polar science and polar operations, investigating issues of global importance and helping society adapt to a changing world. In order to successfully deliver that science BAS operate a number of complex buildings across the UK and Antarctica. This role will join an energetic, ambitious Estates team with a mission to provide safe, sustainable buildings across the polar regions and the UK.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated individual with a passion for building management and contributing the lasting change.

Who are we?

British Antarctic Survey's skilled science and support staff based in Cambridge, Antarctica and the Arctic, work together to deliver research that uses the Polar Regions to advance our understanding of Earth as a sustainable planet. Through its extensive logistic capability and know how BAS facilitates access for the British and international science community to the UK polar research operation. Numerous national and international collaborations, combined with an excellent infrastructure help sustain a world leading position for the UK in Antarctic affairs. British Antarctic Survey is a component of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). NERC is part of UK Research and Innovation www.ukri.org

We employ experts from many different professions to carry out our Science as well as to keep the lights on, feed the research and support teams and keep everyone safe! If you are looking for an opportunity to work with amazing people in amazing places, then British Antarctic Survey could be for you. We aim to attract the best people for those jobs.

Purpose

Provide technical expertise and management support to the Rothera Facilities Engineer during the redevelopment of Rothera Research Station. You will be responsible for planning and execution of preventive maintenance and project support as well managing the technical staff on station in the absence of the Facilities Engineer.

Rothera is a self-supporting research station based on the Antarctic Peninsula. The role will deliver maintenance on all infrastructure including power generation, water production/ treatment and all interconnecting services. You will form part of the station management and be the vital link between the UK and Rothera as well as delivering project support for the modernisation works.

The ideal candidate will be mechanical biased with knowledge of building services though electrical biased engineers with good mechanical knowledge are encouraged to apply.

Qualification

NVQ, HNC or BTEC in appropriate discipline or equivalent experience.

Duties

• To implement and manage the planned preventative maintenance programme (PPM) using the AMOS / MAXIMO systems including the production of all records. Ensure all statutory compliance records are logged.
• To manage reactive maintenance on stations to ensure the continued safe operation of the station.
• To undertake the management of small projects as necessary and ensure installations on station are completed to schedule and budget and produce supporting documents.
• Controlling the stocktaking and materials ordering process to ensure spares, parts, tools and essential equipment are available on site.
• Ensuring that all relevant drawings and documentation are current, available on site and that duplicate copies are maintained at BAS Cambridge.
• Preparation of short and long term maintenance plans in liaison with the Facilities Engineer.
• Carry out regular inspections and audits of the station and implement all findings
• Support the Facilities Engineer by managing the additional resource and infrastructure required to support the Rothera Modernisation.
• Contribute to general engineering activities

Management Responsibilities

• To be proactive in acting as an integral part of the station management team, including regular liaison and review meetings. Ensuring all mangers are fully aware of Estates workloads.
• To be the lead engineers for all facilities engineering and to line manage the technical staff, both directly whilst on station and remotely whilst in BAS Cambridge.
• Contribute to work force planning for the station ensuring all technical staff have the necessary skills and training to carry out their roles. Ensuring effective pre-deployment and onsite training, coupled with adequate on station handovers and onsite training.
• Liaison with other members of BAS to ensure that projects and core business needs are delivered, effectively and efficiently, utilising all expertise within BAS Estates.
• Ensure the Health & Safety documentation is in place including carrying out risk, and COSHH assessments. Make sure all procedures and method statements are in place and promote safe working practices.
• Implement the BAS Environmental policy and promote energy saving initiatives

Please quote reference for any queries: BAS 20/51
Closing date for receipt of application forms is: 22 March 2020
Interviews are scheduled to be held on: 8 April 2020

BAS is an Equal Opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and promoting equality in careers in science, we hold an Athena SWAN Bronze Award and have an active Equality, Diversity and Inclusion programme of activity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. People from ethnic minorities and disabled people are currently under-represented and their applications are particularly welcome. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are open to a range of flexible working options, including job sharing, to support childcare and other caring responsibilities.