Overview

The Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA) role is vital to the effective/efficient running of our flood risk pumping stations, water control structures and our wider business. You will be joining a MEICA team helping to prioritise, plan and deliver the maintenance or replacement of our crucial assets enabling flood protection to homes, businesses and the environment; which will have an increasingly important role as we face the challenge of global climate change. You will be working closely with external contractors to develop a world class asset management organisation. The role will be responsible for providing strong technical leadership to assure technical and design standards. It will also be responsible for monitoring the quality and advising on the requirements to meet specialist MEICA technical, safety, legal, environmental and operational requirements, spreading across the geographic areas covering a diverse range of assets.

Experience/skills Required

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering related statutory legislation, British and European standards.
• Experience in taking a lead role in safety investigations, identifying and disseminating learning to bring about improvements in engineering and behavioural safety.
• Knowledge and experience of Root Cause Analysis, Reliability engineering and process improvement, Technical Leadership, writing and reviewing technical specifications
• Educated to a minimum of HNC/D or degree level in an appropriate Mechanical discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence is ESSENTIAL

Team and Location

We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment. As an organisation we strive to reflect the communities we serve and continue to develop diversity throughout our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, sexual orientation, or religion.

The team: Joining our South East MEICA Team of mixed disciplines you will report to the MEICA Team Leader, acting as technical leader on MEICA activity and will participate in our response to flood incidents. You will provide technical mechanical support and direction to other team members and be responsible for liaising with a wide range of business partners and leading on actions on behalf of the MEICA Team Leader and Operations Managers.

Employment and qualifications

Role specific license requirements: Yes - Full UK driving licence. Note applicants will be rejected with no proof of Driving Licence.

Role specific professional membership requirements: Professional registration at I-Eng or C-Eng preferred but not essential.

Location/Working: You can be based at any of the listed locations with occasional hybrid homeworking and visits to alternative sites. Therefore, a full UK driving licence is essential for the role.

How to apply and interview

For more information, please e-mail Neil Hull via neil.hull@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews will be held face to face as a preference; under special circumstances Video interviews will be considered. Dates to be confirmed.

Intermittent incident response duties are an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and training is required for all staff. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.

Competencies

1. Competence 1 – Focuses on Customers and Partners
   Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
2. Competence 2 – MEICA Technical Advice and Design
   Provision of specialist technical advice and design to ensure effective, efficient and safe MEICA activity.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. The Environment Agency also has a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.