Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer - Equipment Maintenance Specialist
About the Role:
This is a critical position that requires a skilled Mechanical Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of our factory. The successful candidate will implement and execute site maintenance programs, conduct root cause failure analysis, and develop reliability metrics to monitor improvement and resource optimization.
Main Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with Site Maintenance Managers, Planners, and API Maintenance Lead on the execution of site maintenance programs to deliver compliant, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant and equipment.
* Support the Reliability Engineer in executing Reliability Centered Maintenance initiatives.
* Develop and lead a Root Cause Failure Analysis Program to reduce general equipment breakdowns and support maintenance personnel to conduct real-time root cause analysis.
* Work with the Reliability Engineer & Planning to establish and use reliability & work planning metrics/KPI's to monitor improvement and resource optimization (e.g., PM/CM ratio, schedule adherence, etc.).
* Conduct daily start-up checks on machinery throughout the plant.
* Ensure swift and safe resolution of all breakdowns.
* Implement efficient, safe, and hygienic servicing and maintenance throughout the site.
* Ensure smooth factory operations.
* Perform repairs, servicing, and good maintenance of machinery.
* Resolve refrigeration, plumbing, and other breakdowns safely and tidily.
* Implement and follow the preventative maintenance schedule.
* Complete records as required.
Requirements:
* Completion of a 4-year approved technical training program in mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance and 2 years' experience in electrical/mechanical maintenance.
* Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved, including third and fourth-year apprenticeships.
* Leaving Cert, School Diploma, or Equivalent.
* Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to take direction.
* Ability to work well in a team.
* Ability to challenge others in a professional and constructive manner.
* Knowledge and experience in a food manufacturing environment an advantage but not essential.