Multiskilled Engineer

Saint Gobain Exterior Solution; Larne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Multiskilled Engineer. The successful candidate will have a background in mechanical and electrical expertise with responsibilities including machinery maintenance, fault diagnosis, and training junior team members. Strong analytical skills and the ability to respond to breakdowns are essential. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in automated production facilities.
• Ability to analyze root cause and fault finding on automated machinery and electrical systems.
• Capability to read, interpret and apply information from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Ensure preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults.
• Oversee sourcing and installation of new equipment.
• Provide support and training to Junior team members.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Engineer

Education

3rd Level Education (HND or above)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Multiskilled Engineer

Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location: This role will be based at HQ, SGES, Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim

Purpose: This is a critical role aimed at attracting a highly competent Multiskilled Engineer who has deep experience gained within an Automated production facility, ideally with experience of training and mentoring duties. The role requires a strong mix of mechanical and electrical expertise, with the ability to respond quickly to breakdowns while also focusing on preventative measures to reduce downtime.

You will be an ambitious and driven individual who thrives in a demanding and dynamic environment, delivering Engineering best practice and excellence across our Maintenance Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing to deliver a safety-first culture
• Ensure preventative maintenance on a wide range of machinery and plant equipment that aligns with the program, accurately recording both planned and breakdown activities. Create detailed Preventative Maintenance instructions and critical spares lists.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults on plant equipment/machinery. Considers all possible root causes, generates options and implements solutions.
• Evaluation of root causes and solutions for continuous learning and improvements
• Work with a very high degree of technical expertise in: Complex control systems, data communications, PLC systems (software and hardware) configuration and fault-finding, monitoring and editing PLC programs.
• Update and maintain electrical drawings and documentation
• Oversee the sourcing, installation and commissioning of new plant and equipment in liaison with the Projects Department.
• Collaborate with both production and Maintenance teams to address breakdowns, establish and prioritise the best course of action to ensure timely and efficient repairs.
• Competent at operating systems and interrogating data to identify trends and solutions for continuous improvements.
• Provide support and training to Junior team members.
• Adhere to all health, safety, environmental procedures. Ensure the execution of safety procedures, training, risk assessments and permit to work systems and that these are followed by everyone.

Essential Criteria

• 3rd Level Education (HND or above)
• Time Spent Electrical/Mechanical Discipline
• Ability to analyse root cause and fault finding on automated machinery and electrical systems
• Ability to read, interpret and apply information from various sources

If you are interested in this role please contact HR for more information.

Skills: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineer