Department Objective
* To provide an Engineering service to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of Plant and Manufacturing Equipment.
* To ensure continual compliance with the policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance.
* To control all relevant engineering budgets.
* To develop the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements and employee development
Primary Role Objective(s)
* Support and perform the day-to-day preventative and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing and plant equipment.
* Maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering Procedures.
* Perform execution of equipment validation.
* Liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers. Provide permitting and approval for execution of tasks onsite.
* Co-ordinate the implementation of equipment projects.
Reporting Line
This position reports to the relevant department/area Team Leader or Manager.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
* Ensure they comply with all Quality system requirements relative to the role.
* Comply with all training requirements as assigned.
* Support Manager to develop department goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
* Execute validation of new upgraded processes.
* Identify and execute the implementation of equipment/process upgrade/s in an environment of continuous improvement.
* Supervise and coordinate the activities of all external contractors.
* Aware of relevant project and departmental budgets support to ensure within target and implement CIP/BEx projects as required.
* Ensure compliance with all relevant standards for the buildings and associated facilities, utilities and equipment.
* Develops and compiles monthly (or otherwise) departmental metrics and management reports.
* Understands engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques.
* Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.
* Interacts cross functionally with internal and external customers.
* Proactively investigates and benchmark new "state of the art" technologies and processes, develop existing processes and supports the implementation of solutions relevant to the business's needs.
* Supports the management of the departmental budgets to meet target and assist implement CIP/BEx projects as required.
* Supports in the compilation of technical rationales for design plans, validation, and quality records.
* Utilization of control systems such as CMSNext, POEE, DHM, BMS, CTMS.
EHS Requirement
* Ensure Safety Standards are met, and safe-working practices adhered to.
* Foster and lead continuous improvement to the culture of safety.
* Recommend/implement improvements to safety standards.
* Liaise directly with other departments in accident/incident investigations and address any issues arising from these investigations.
* Ensure EHS Standards are met and all EHS regulations, policies, procedures and safe working practices are adhered to.
* Foster safety awareness in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Interpersonal Skills
* An ability to work with all levels of Management.
* Balanced communicator (frequency, tone, appropriate level of detail).
* Effectively negotiates with stakeholder conflicts and finds workable solutions.
* Design & delivery effective presentations up to next level management and cross functional teams.
Problem Solving
* Efficient use of appropriate problem-solving tools/methodologies to solve day to day line / downtime / equipment impacted issues.
Management And/or Leadership Responsibilities
* This position does not have Supervisory responsibility.
* It involves contacts with all levels of management within the company.
* It involves mentorship of Entry/Base Level Engineers.
* External contacts with outside contractors/service engineers, commissioning engineers, safety inspectors, consultants etc.
Accountability
* Considerable and continual care and attention is required to avoid damage to equipment or processes due to the significance of impact to the business.
* Continual attention required to ensure plant reaches its annual production plan.
* Failure on the incumbents part not to exercise due care could cause repeated small losses or occasional damage.
* Work with integrity and take personal accountability and recognize we are one team.
Scope of Authority
* Has set goals to achieve, which are reviewed periodically.
* Receives general instructions from Team Leader/Manager as to the manner to which duties should be performed.
Education
* A trade cert or third level qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience
* Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an engineering or technical /scientific related role in a healthcare or food processing industry.
* The ability to follow project timelines and achieve targets.
* Must be self-starter with ability to organize and work within a team. This experience is necessary to ensure the skills, management expertise and problem solving techniques have been acquired.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Excellent documentation and writing skills.
* Good report writing skills.