Electrical Engineer

Sonoco; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% Company Pension contribution

Cash Health Plan

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

On site parking

Subsidised restaurant

Job summary

Sonoco in Leicester is seeking a professional to maintain electrical equipment, PLCs and control systems across the plant, improving reliability and safety.

You will plan updates, support maintenance strategy, mentor junior technicians, and work with external contractors; a time-served apprenticeship and knowledge of 18th edition are preferred.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in electrical engineering with hands-on plant experience.
• Knowledge of 18th Edition and BS7671 regulations.
• Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC preferred.
• Understanding of Safe Working Practices including Lock Out/Tag Out.

Responsibilities

• Complete electrical installation and modification work on machines.
• Conduct risk assessments and write Safe System of Work.
• Plan updates and replacements of obsolete equipment.
• Support maintenance strategy and improve reliability via CMMS.
• Monitor faults and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor site electrical resources and share fault-finding learnings.
• Design circuit diagrams and update PLC controls.
• Install hardware for line improvements and coordinate with contractors.
• Adhere to GMP and food safety initiatives.
• Maintain safety and environmental responsibilities.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

PLC programming

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

CAD drafting

Team mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship

18th Edition knowledge

BS7671/BS2391 awareness

Tools

CAD software

Multimeter/oscilloscope

PLC programming tools

Job description

Purpose of Job

Maintain electrical equipment, machinery and services, auxiliary instruments/gauges, improve reliability and comply with safety requirements across the Plant. Develop plans for replacing or updating old and obsolete equipment, the attitude to fix faults and offer continuous improvement across all areas.

Maintain electrical equipment, machinery and services, auxiliary instruments/gauges, improve reliability and comply with safety requirements across the Plant. Develop plans for replacing or updating old and obsolete equipment, the attitude to fix faults and offer continuous improvement across all areas.

Principal Accountabilities

• Complete and record all electrical installation and modification work on machines and equipment to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Conduct risk assessment and write Safe System of Work for various tasks and equipment, and assist in PUWER assessment of plant and equipment.
• To plan and implement updates and replacement of obsolete equipment.
• To support the maintenance strategy for old and new equipment, develop schedules on the computerised maintenance management system to improve reliability, including power plant, PLC and control systems, plant instrumentation and any servicing or calibration.
• Monitor faults or breakdowns logged and associated losses and implement reliability improvements.
• Mentor site electrical resource and support with logical fault-finding techniques to resolve issues, and to follow up with corrective actions, write up ‘one-point lessons’ and appropriate roll out to other plant and equipment.
• Design and draw up circuit diagrams using a CAD system; write up relevant PLC programmes with an updated Control Synopsis.
• Install hardware for improvements to the line, which can include conduit, sensors, relays, range of PLCs, logic systems, level equipment, instrumentation, motors, control equipment etc.
• Complete and record maintenance checks and repairs on machines and equipment in line with maintenance schedules. Monitor and report on completion. Develop schedules on the computerised maintenance management system to improve reliability.
• Utilise logical fault-finding techniques to resolve issues, consulting drawings, PLC programs and test equipment e.g. multimeter, oscilloscope, logic probe etc.
• Install or commission new equipment in conjunction with group personnel, external contractors and suppliers. Liaison with sub-contractors and service suppliers.
• Adhere to quality and food initiatives regarding Food Safety.

H&S & Environment

• Comply with Sonoco EHS policy and statutory requirements at all times.
• Lead by example on all matters of Health & Safety.
• Encouragement of others to engage in safety discussions and projects.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with all applicable safety procedures.
• Completion of all mandatory Convergence training and refreshers as required in a timely manner.
• Practice safe working techniques in all that you do.
• Support the business with any safety related initiatives and programs.
• Development of safety-related skills, including attending any safety-related training as and when required.
• Support the business by carrying out safety observations and discussions with others, finding any fixes or improvements which can be proposed to the site.
• Effective waste management control within the relevant area of responsibility, to control, reduce and eliminate waste within anything that we do.
• Adhere to high levels of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and ensure 5S is carried out at all times.
• Any additional role-specific H&S responsibilities.
• Any additional role-specific Environmental responsibilities.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum Job Requirements

Preferably experience of Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC in high-speed manufacturing, using computerised maintenance systems, and hands-on experience of electrical installation projects would be advantageous.

Time served Electrical Engineering Apprentice and have an awareness of 18th Edition as well as competency and experience in working to requirements set in BS7671, BS2391 and other legislation.

Have knowledge of Electricity at Work Regulations and of Safe Working Practices including Lock Off and Tag Out.

Personal Characteristics

• Strong Safety mindset.
• Organised, methodical approach to problems, able to achieve deadlines.
• Strong and effective communication skills to all levels within the business.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own or within a team.
• Positive “hands on” attitude.
• Proactive Team player who is self-motivated to continuously improve and learn in the workplace.
• Open minded approach.
• Resilient, strong character who is willing to challenge in a positive professional manner.
• The ability to adapt to changes within the workplace.
• Methodical and logical approach to problem solving and with the ability to understand and find the root cause of problems.
• Able to work to deadlines and targets.
• The ability to lead by example.

We offer a competitive salary, shift premium, 9% Company Pension contribution, Cash Health Plan, 25 days of holiday plus Bank Holidays (for employees working shifts this is mainly contained in the shift pattern) as well as on site parking and subsidised restaurant.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.