Gas in Flats Engineer

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About the opportunity:

We are currently looking for a Permanent Gas Engineer (Gas in Flats) to join our growing Asset Management department at our Hamilton Office.

As a Gas Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Management of Last Miles gas networks in multi-occupancy buildings/gas in flats (GIF).
• Inspection programme of existing assets.
• Project Management of contractors to undertake identified remedial works.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of external companies and agencies such as Factors and the HSE.
• Managing the inspection data and maintain an up to date status of inspections and remedial works.
• Providing technical leadership and knowledge to support all GIF activities, to ensure compliance with the appropriate industry/company standards.
• Developing effective relationships with key stakeholders to ensure compliance of network activities.

Have you got the drive to go the Last Mile?

Your responsibilities (list is not exhaustive):

• Day to day activity and performance management of the company Gas Safety Management System.
• Develop, implement, and continually review and improve the company policies, procedures and performance across the business covering all GIF activities.
• Ensure the company standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all stakeholders.
• Assist the Gas Standards Manager with the review of the company’s GIF standards/documents.
• Support Last Mile Gas Safe Control of Operations (SCO) process.
• Support the Engineering Team to ensure gas operational processes meet health and safety standards and national accreditations.
• Responsible for assessing the competency of individuals and contractors working within the GIF sector.
• Liaise with GIF contractors to ensure the necessary authorisations are in place and maintained.
• Provide technical support for the validation of GIF contractors for the adoption of Assets into the business.
• Represent the company on industry panels and forums.
• Maintain industry knowledge and participate in industry events.

Experience / Knowledge:

Essential:

Detailed knowledge of multi-occupancy gas network installations.

Knowledge of gas network design, construction, commissioning, and operations

Sound knowledge of the gas industry standards, including understanding of the requirements of Lloyds Register GIRS scheme.

Proven problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation.

Desirable:

Experience of technical authoring of industry standards, processes, and procedures.

Essential:

Qualification detailing significant operational/design experience and technical expertise.

Professional qualifications or recognised membership through IGEM (IEng or CEng).

Desirable:

Experience of working in a similar gas engineering role with a thorough knowledge of operational applications.

Experience of operating as a CP.

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
• Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Life Assurance (x4 Annual Gross Salary)
• Refer a Friend Incentive
• Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office, 2 from home)
• Flexible Start and Finish Time
• Car Allowance of £ 500
• Discretionary Bonus up to 15% of Gross Annual Salary
• Company Sick Pay
• Private Medical Insurance

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK’s largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 300,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers. Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK’s leading independent multi-utility provider. People are our most valuable “asset” and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company’s success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued. We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to Grow With Us. If you are motivated to succeed and have a ‘can-do’ attitude, we would love to hear from you!