COMBUSTION ENGINEER
POWER GENERATION
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

A Combustion Engineer is now required within the Combustion and Fuel Technologies Department of our client’s Technology Centre. The department provides consultancy in fuel selection, minimisation of combustion derived emissions, combustion equipment engineering, boiler firing system optimisation, small-scale combustion testing, particulate removal systems, biofuels and environmental reporting.

As Combustion Engineer, you will utilise your experience, knowledge and problem-solving skills to provide expert technical support in the area of combustion systems to clients both within and external to the company. You will partake in design related projects including specification and tender assessment, visiting customer sites to progress work as required around the UK and potentially overseas. You will translate customer requirements into a clear work proposal and take ownership of combustion related projects and deliver completed work to time, quality, cost and customer needs. Furthermore you will contribute to the delivery of the company’s Research and Development programmes, as well as work with other teams to ensure the best use of skills and resources.

It is expected that the successful candidate will have industrial experience and direct experience of at least two of the following: NOx control by combustion modifications; combustion diagnosis and optimisation; pulverised coal, oil or gas burners; solid fuel pulveriser technology; large boiler fuel supply systems; flue gas particulate removal technologies; fuel quality impact assessment or fuel switching; large boiler fan, air pre-heater & ductwork systems; combustion research.

In addition, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate that they have a degree in an appropriate subject and have experience of working in industry, ideally in a utility power plant environment. You should possess, or are working towards, Chartered Engineer status. Good analytical and problem solving skills, the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and to exercise sound professional judgement on technical issues. You should also have a friendly, open, and professional manner for dealing with customers.

The salary will be dependent upon skills, competency and experience of the successful applicants.

This is a first class career opportunity to join a leading energy company. They are one of the UK’s leading energy suppliers, the second largest electricity generator in the UK and they own the second largest distribution network in the UK.

The way we generate energy is changing fast and our client is leading the way. This particular Division is the focus of the Company’s innovation, energy technologies, fleet support and engineering activities covering new build, energy, gas and industrial projects. It is an exciting time for them, supporting the company’s build programme with the construction of highly modern, environmentally friendly generating plants and renewable energy investments. They also provide technical support to operational power plants and support the comprehensive research and development activities of the business, including their low carbon Research & Development programme.