Electrical Engineer: PLC & Plant Reliability
Sonoco
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Job summary
Sonoco is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance engineer to maintain electrical equipment and improve reliability across the plant. The role involves developing replacement plans for obsolete equipment, planning updates, and supporting safety and GMP compliance.
Key tasks include PLC programming, circuit diagram design, and mentoring on fault-finding techniques. The ideal candidate has time-served electrical apprenticeship experience, familiarity with 18th edition BS7671, and strong
Qualifications
- Time served Electrical Engineering Apprentice and awareness of 18th Edition (BS7671).
- Competency in safe working practices including lock-off/tag-out.
Responsibilities
- Maintain electrical equipment, machinery and services to ensure safety and reliability.
- Plan and implement updates/replacement of obsolete equipment.
- Support maintenance strategy with schedules in CMMS to improve reliability.
- Design circuit diagrams and update PLC programs.
- Install and commission new equipment with contractors and suppliers.
- Ensure GMP and food safety compliance.
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Job description
Sonoco is seeking an experienced electrical maintenance engineer to maintain electrical equipment and improve reliability across the plant. The role involves developing replacement plans for obsolete equipment, planning updates, and supporting safety and GMP compliance.
Key tasks include PLC programming, circuit diagram design, and mentoring on fault-finding techniques. The ideal candidate has time-served electrical apprenticeship experience, familiarity with 18th edition BS7671, and strong
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