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Senior Mechanical Engineer Full time, On site – 24 Month FTCLocation – Cruachan Power Station Closing date: 13 February Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role: Working in the Cruachan project team you’ll be responsible for the mechanical engineering on the Cruachan Power Station Unit 3 and 4 Upgrade Project. This includes the replacement of the generator, turbine, governor and associated auxiliary systems. Unit 3 will be refurbished in 2026 and Unit 4 in 2027. You’ll ensure that all the Mechanical works on this project meet the relevant standards to ensure that the new units will deliver the required performance enable Drax to deliver its key business objectives ensuring the highest levels of safety, quality and environmental compliance. Some key responsibilities of the role include – • Playing a key role in delivering the scope of works including managing the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of large mechanical rotating plant • Ensuring that all design documentation is correctly recorded • Being a technical authority for mechanical engineering on the Unit 3 and 4 project, while understanding the wider technical requirements within Drax • Provide professiona