Maintenance and Engineering Coordinator

The CRC SmartWasher; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The CRC SmartWasher is seeking a Multi Skilled Engineer with a focus on electrical skills. This role is crucial for supervising maintenance activities and implementing safety protocols. You will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance and assist with managing the in-house maintenance team.

Ideal candidates should hold a BTEC Level 5 or HNC in Electrical Engineering and have at least 10 years of experience in a similar environment. The position includes participation in emergency response teams and managing projects for maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a similar manufacturing or chemical industry.
• Experience in managing small engineering projects.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Assist with the management and coaching of in-house maintenance team.
• Resolve complex technical issues as they arise.
• Support the execution of site environmental and safety programs.
• Be a member of the emergency response team.

Skills

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Fault finding on PLC ladder logic

Microsoft Office Suite

Planning and organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaborative working relationships

Education

BTEC Level 5 or HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The role is for a Multi Skilled engineer with a predominantly electrical skills bias, who will be responsible for performing and the supervision of site maintenance and engineering activities. The role will form a key part of the team responsible for development of engineering maintenance, projects and safety protocols. The role holder will be expected to work outside standard core working hours and be part of the emergency response team.

The position reports to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager.

Some tasks that await you:

Duties Responsibilities:

• Performing Mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Help with the management and coaching of the in-house maintenance team and assist with the development of new team members.
• Maintenance and development of maintenance procedures for the companies’ Asset Management System and to ensure that preventative maintenance and servicing are up to standard, timely and recorded.
• Assist with the management of third-party contractors. Provide site induction, supervision, review of methods and safety documentation and provide technical support where necessary.
• To assist with project planning/management, design specifications, gathering of quotes and requisition of goods/services.
• Resolving complex technical issues and/or plant failures as they arise.
• To support investigation and follow up measures for site-based incidents, environmental and safety reports.
• To support the Engineering and Maintenance Managers’ activities and to help ensure that the company continues to fulfill its legal obligations as a Lower Tier COMAH registered site.
• To support the execution of site environmental and safety programs.
• To support the ‘Management of Change’ process to ensure that the impact and consequences of changes are understood and mitigated.
• To be a member of the on-site emergency response team.
• To be a member of the out-of-hours emergency response team.

This is what we expect from you:

Requirements:

• Educated to minimum standard of BTEC Level 5, HNC Electrical or equivalent.
• Skills in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) for electrical and basic mechanical design.
• An understanding of fault finding and minor programming changes to PLC ladder logic.
• Minimum of 10 years working in a similar manufacturing/chemical industry environment.
• Experience of using a computerized Asset Management System.
• Experience in managing small engineering projects.
• Preferably experienced in working in high hazards environment with a working knowledge of DESEAR and ATEX requirements.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, mechanical and pneumatic schematic drawings.
• Experience and competence using the Microsoft Office suit including word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Planning, organizational and task prioritization skills with the ability to self-motivate and prioritize workload.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to develop and participate in strong collaborative working relationships.
• Willingness to modify standard working hours to accommodate critical maintenance and projects.