Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day activities within the utilities area including maintenance and operations functions.
* Monitor and enforce adherence to all environmental, safety and quality legislation, certifications, standards and legislation.
* Develop and implement progressive planned & predictive asset management and maintenance systems.
* Carryout inspections of equipment and systems within the utilities area. Develop and execute plans and solutions for equipment/systems repair where issues arise.
* Plan and coordinate major planned maintenance interventions within the utilities area.
* Lead root cause analysis and problem solving relating to utilities. Develop & implement solution-based protocols.
* Develop key cross functional relationships with Production, Quality, Environmental, Maintenance and Engineering departments.
* Coach and mentor the maintenance and operational teams to help advance their technical knowledge.
* Develop and maintain an environment of continuous improvement and process excellence.
* Develop and lead on improvements to increase plant and utilities efficiencies and drive process excellence.
* Lead & support trials, plant and process modifications, investigation studies etc.
* Undertake, manage and report on specific plant and utilities improvement projects.
* Provide technical support to large projects and major equipment upgrades and maintenance.
* Engage and build relationships with OEM's, other equipment vendors and raw material providers.
* Keep up to date with new and relevant technologies to perform role to a high standard of competence and propose upgrades and projects.
Qualification/Experience
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline inc. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Energy or Chemical.
* 5+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing or utilities environment.