Lead Mechanical Engineer H/F Heat Pumps - France
Octopus Energy · Amiens, France +1 · 19h ago
Staff / Lead / PrincipalOn-siteHardware & Embedded€3k/mo
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We're recruiting our first Lead Mechanical Engineer to supervise the installations of our Air Source Heat Pumps. We're looking for passionate people who have experience installing heating systems and are willing to help us grow this activity in France
This is a field based role covering the Amiens area, but you’ll also be expected to work from home or from our Lille office when required.
What you'll do
- You’ll help us set up the technical arm of our heat pump department in France
- You’ll ensure the quality and proper functioning of the installations carried out by our local partners
- You’ll be out in the field visiting construction sites to ensure they are running smoothly
- You’ll be able to provide technical support to resolve any issues identified on site directly
- You’ll have a “troubleshooter” mindset to find solutions to challenges and resolve them
- You’ll use your knowledge and experience of heat pump installations to ensure a seemless and outstanding experience
- You’ll share low carbon advice with our customers
- You’ll review and collaborate on technical specifications and mechanical drawings
What you'll need
- 3+ years of experience installing and maintaining air source heat pump systems
- Happy to travel around the Amiens region
- You’ll be an experienced plumbing and heating engineer with knowledge of heating system design and the ability to fault find
- You’ll have experience of reviewing and challenging technical specifications & mechanical drawings
Qualifications
- Clean French Driving licence
- CAP/BEP, or VAE level
- RGE and Qualibat certifications
- Technical English proficiency (B1)
- BR NF C18-510 electrical habilitation
- Happy using computers, including Excel
- Some experience with the electrical side of heat pumps
- BR electrical qualification
It would be great if you had some of the below too:
What we offer
- Salary : €2900 a month
- Insurance company participation
- Additional salary for overtime/on-call
- 10€ per working day lunch vouchers (“Tickets-restaurants”)
- Share options in Octopus Energy
- Use of company tools
- Uniform and all PPE
- Company Vehicle and fuel
If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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