Maintenance Technician

Air Liquide; Derby, Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world leader in gases and technologies for industry and health, where your engineering expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. This role involves hands-on maintenance and improvement of production systems, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and safety regulations. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple sites, engage with diverse teams, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. If you're self-motivated and ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic setting, this position offers a stimulating experience with ample opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Mechanical Engineering with industrial gas sector experience.
• Knowledge of CMMS and pressure safety systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on production plant and equipment.
• Manage small installation projects and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

CMMS

Plant Instrumentation

Pressure Safety Systems Regulation

Permit To Work Systems

Continuous Improvement

Cryogenic Processes

SAP

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship

IOSH or NEBOSH Certification

Tools

Computer Maintenance Management System

PLC

SCADA

Maintenance Software Systems

Job description

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The role is to provide engineering solutions, primarily through hands-on reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance schedules on the production plant & equipment at our IPG filling plants. You will deal with sub contractors and design authorities who will assist in the execution of other maintenance work according to engineering best practices, procedures, standards and IMS to ensure 100% compliance in all areas. Keeping accurate up to date records of equipment calibration and certification is a key part of this role. You will also assist in managing small installation improvement projects across the whole IPG operation. The role will involve traveling between other IPG plants across the country to assist and cover other regional IPG Engineers if required.

• Perform on time maintenance via constructive planning with the production team and sub-contractor.
• Undertake the maintenance work as per procedures and standards, along with engineering best practices. This would mainly include the repair and replacement of parts on cryogenic pumps and Industrial packaged gas filling systems.
• Carrying out daily, weekly and monthly inspections and record using the dedicated computer maintenance management system. Communicate and report potential production and/or safety related problems that may affect people (employees and surrounding public), the business and the assets.
• Provide a “Can do” service to the production department.
• Local site spare parts management (efficient spare part stock level allowing good productivity and in line with budget expectations). Ensure all statutory inspections are logged.
• File relevant paperwork accordingly for safe keeping.
• Write reports on defects or recurring issues.
• Provide accurate information to support the Capex process.
• Ensure all quality and safety procedures are followed.
• Work with the Engineering Team to define and formulate solutions for obsolescence and upgrades.
• Assess every job individually. Observe the work area and report any unsafe conditions or behavior and report it to their line manager, propose corrective actions.
• Participate in safety walk rounds and corrective measures.
• Target the safety critical work. Work safely and methodically at all times.
• Use and fully understand the PTW system where required.
• Manage relevant contractors.
• Use and fully understand the Management Of Change system where required.

Are you a MATCH?

• Previous experience within the Industrial Gas Sector, Chemical and Oil industry along with experience of processes on COMAH related sites.
• A solid background and experience in Mechanical Engineering.
• Knowledge and previous use of CMMS is essential.
• Good knowledge / understanding of plant / process Instrumentation and controls, electrical components and systems and safety systems.
• Knowledge of Pressure Safety Systems Regulation and written schemes is essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative to organise, prioritise work under a pressurised environment and adapt readily in response to operational changes.
• Attention to accuracy and knowledge of Management Of Change Procedures.
• Previous experience of Permit To Work systems and RAMS.
• Disciplined and structured.
• Works on own initiative and able to prioritise workload.
• Strives for continuous improvement.
• Flexible approach to the role.
• Self motivated, suggests innovations & thinks outside of the box.
• Delegates certain duties to others to enable themselves to concentrate on priority work.
• Preferred Qualifications are HND/HNC in an Engineering subject or relevant experience backed up with completed Engineering Apprenticeship.
• IOSH working safely or NEBOSH would be desirable.
• PLC, SCADA, drives and automation experience would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Cryogenic processes and cryogenic storage and pumping systems would be desirable.
• Compressor and Cooling systems would be desirable.
• The use of Computer Purchasing systems and SAP would be desirable.
• Knowledge of maintenance software systems.
• Full clean driving license.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Us

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!