Senior Production Technician

Morson Edge; Shurton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shurton is seeking a Senior Production Technician to support maintenance operations and provide technical expertise. Candidates should have a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in a technical discipline and relevant experience in an industrial setting. Key responsibilities include investigating plant faults, preparing risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This role is crucial in supporting the efficiency and safety of operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical discipline in an industrial environment.
• Relevant knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes maintenance/operations tasks and provides technical support.
• Investigates plant faults and carries out maintenance.
• Examines plant faults to identify causes and propose solutions.

Skills

Maintenance operations

Technical support

Data analysis

Knowledge sharing

Risk assessment preparation

Education

BTEC Level 3 or ONC in a technical discipline

Job description

Senior Production Technician - Maintenance

Purpose of Role

Undertakes maintenance/operations tasks and providing technical support, having full regard to Site Licence requirements, Statutory Regulations and Company and Location Directives, Procedures and Safety Rules.

Key Duties/Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Obtaining technical direction from relevant Engineers, as required.
• Investigating plant faults and carrying out maintenance, health physics and operational work as appropriate within his/her own level of competence.
• Examining plant faults to identify causes and propose solutions. Where necessary this will be in the form of written reports.
• Carrying out engineering of work order cards and preparing risk assessments.
• Carrying out data analysis and where appropriate advising on requirements for additional work e.g. condition monitoring.
• Approving work documentation and work order cards and where appropriate carrying out Passport authorisation.
• Working and liaising with project engineers and contractors, monitoring quality, holding safety documents and providing a link with the Site work control system.
• Comply with the Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and Quality on Site.
• The post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
• The post holder may be required to carry out additional identified roles as necessary.
• The post holder may be required to fulfil a role in the Site Emergency Scheme. Supervision of routine maintenance /operational work such as interlock checks
• Preparing CAT3 submissions when trained.
• Support colleague's learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction etc.
• Design, delivery and evaluation of training, acting as coach and mentor.

Education / Qualifications / Training

• BTEC Level 3 or ONC, NQF level 3 or equivalent in a technical discipline or proven technical knowledge to an equivalent level.
• Experience in a technical discipline in an industrial environment.
• Relevant knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures.

Desirable

• Relevant knowledge of radiological and nuclear related plant including relevant safety standards and procedures.
• Competent in electrical/mechanical/C&I fault finding to maximise safe working and minimising machinery non availability