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Job Purpose
Deliver a high-quality maintenance service to production and the site wide facility. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Fitters & Electricians in ensuring all maintenance work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner
Engineering
Job Purpose
Deliver a high-quality maintenance service to production and the site wide facility. You will be part of a multi-disciplined team of Fitters & Electricians in ensuring all maintenance work is carried out in an effective and efficient manner
Reports To
Engineering Manager
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
* Carry out basic programming and diagnostic of plant and equipment
* Contribute to the efficiency of the operation by maximizing uptime of machinery & minimise downtime in production and utility areas
* Carry out the execution of the preventive maintenance programs
* Troubleshooting using PLC Programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, General Electric and Schneider Electric PLCs)
* Technical support for all the plant facilities (including but not limited to compressed air & refrigeration
* Support and participate in all environmental, health and safety and quality activities
* Carry out engineering work orders in a timely and safe manner while maintaining adherence to cGMP
* As part of the Maintenance team, you will need to work with equipment suppliers on new equipment, installations, and modifications
* Have working knowledge/ experience with a “Lock -out Tag-out” programme
* Adhere to all site policies on Quality, Health & safety, e.g. clean overalls, clean work boots, hair nets, hearing protection, hand washing, LOTO etc
* 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
* Fully support the line leaders/ line support i.e., Overtime, shifts cover, phone support & callouts
* Overseeing of contractors on site
* Provide general maintenance support as designated by supervisors/ manager to include any or all the following areas: process equipment; HVAC equipment; refrigeration; packaging equipment
* 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
Skills / Qualifications / Experience
* 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
Note: As with all positions, due to the dynamic nature of Arrow Group business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time. Some travel will be required. Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate’s eligibility to work in Ireland.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Management and Manufacturing
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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