Senior Machinist

Glacier Energy is a leading provider of specialist services, products, and engineered solutions across four complementary areas of expertise. We specialize in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining, and welding solutions operating across the renewables, industrial, and oil and gas markets.

With a track record spanning over 85 years, Glacier Energy's heat transfer and pressure vessel division has extensive experience in the design, manufacture, repair, and refurbishment of heat exchangers and pressure vessels for a wide range of clients.

Our strong history and heritage allow us to develop and deploy innovative solutions that support the energy transition. We are at the forefront of innovation and have been working with universities and clients to produce solutions that support carbon capture, usage, and storage, hydrogen, energy storage, and circular economy projects.

As one of the only dedicated design and manufacturing companies in the UK with specialist thermal and mechanical engineering capabilities in-house, our expertise makes us a clear partner of choice for heat exchanger and pressure vessel requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Onsite Machinist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of onsite machining, including:

• Onsite inspection work
• Flange facing – RF / RTJ / Heat Exchangers
• Specialist OEM – Hub connectors and Compact Flanges
• Pipe cutting, bevelling, and transitioning
• Milling – Pump bases / Keyways and other
• Drilling and boring – Stud removal, drilling, and tapping
• Line boring – Compressor housings, crane alignment pins, and specialist applications
• Bespoke machining and engineering projects
• Bolt torque / tension – MJIs / TMJ Is
• Knowledge and experience of ANSI/ASME Standards
• Able to complete inspection reports and site documentation to a high level
• Ability in the preparation of portable machine tools and maintenance of equipment
• Inspection and maintenance of tooling on return from site, ensuring equipment is stripped down, serviced, and assembled
• Able to carry out mechanical surveys and identify solutions for in-situ repairs

The ideal candidate will have a logical and analytical approach, be efficient with good attention to detail, and be willing to learn from others and share best practice. They will also be able to respond at short notice for reactive site working and be willing to travel within the UK and internationally.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for continuous self-improvement and training. If you are a motivated and experienced machinist looking for a new challenge, please apply for this exciting opportunity.