Overview
Engineering Technician
You will be responsible for the maintenance service to production and the site. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team ensuring all maintenance work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner.
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Hours of Work: Days/Evenings 06:00-14:30/14:30 - 23:30
10% shift allowance for 14:30-23:30 shift. Weekly rotation of days then evenings.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities associated with this role include, but are not limited to:
* Providing both reactive and planned maintenance support to the full site
* Carry out installations and commissioning of plant/ equipment & trouble shooting of same
* Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production and utility areas
* Troubleshooting using PLC Programs
* Technical support for all the plant facilities
* Carry out engineering work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence to cGMP
* Adhere to all site policies on Quality, Environmental and Health & safety.
* Assist the Health & Safety team in carrying out risk assessments of new & existing machines
* Ensure Health & Safety training is rolled out to the Maintenance team
* Closely monitor line, machine performance and improve where possible
* Overseeing of contractors on site
* Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/ manager
* Provide the Engineering Department with the highest levels of support. Analysing plant downtime levels and implementing effective strategies to increase uptime
* Ensure that Engineering Manager and other area Mangers are kept informed of significant developments within their areas
Qualifications / Experience / Skills
* A relevant third level qualification in Engineering or time-served Electrician or fitter (Electrical/Mechanical Qualification/ Mechanical Experience)
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role, planned and reactive maintenance skills
* Working knowledge & experience of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
* Understand Food Safety policies and legislation (BRC & ISO)
* Excellent written and verbal communication
* Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
* Strong problem-solving skills, as well as an analytical, decisive approach
* Experience of a wide range of motor control systems & process temperature controls & pneumatics
* Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
* Experience of safety systems utilising Isolation / lock-off procedures, risk assessment and permit to work
* Flexible and adaptable
* Strong team player with ability to work on own initiative
* PLC/ PC Control Systems experience
* There will also be a requirement to be on-call in this role
Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Please click “apply now” to submit your CV to Joanne Bourke for immediate review or call 01 8788240 for more information!
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