Maintenance Engineer

Role: Maintenance Engineer (Days) Location of post: Leprino Foods, Magheralin Role Purpose: To carry out mechanical, electrical and instrumentation preventative and planned maintenance. Equipment fault finding and plant continuous improvement. Increasing efficiencies in maintenance and operations. In accordance with SOPs /risk assessment method statements (RAMS) and daily plans. Accountable to: Maintenance Team Leader Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent Position Responsibilities & Measures of Success: Relationship Development Contribute effectively to the engineering team by relaying all information on the days activity Maintain communication with operators in all appropriate departments to ensure any potential maintenance issues are highlighted and addressed at the earliest opportunity During and following periods of equipment breakdown or periods where specification parameters have not been achieved, contribute fully in 5-Why investigation sessions to determine the root cause of the problem. Ensure timely and accurate records are maintained (on SAP PM or alternative) of all maintenance tasks performed to enable equipment history records to be efficiently maintained. If appropriate maintenance intervention does not correct an equipment or plant problem in a timely manner, then this must be reported immediately to your Team Leader. Ensure all temporary fixes are communicated to your Team Leader and following shifts so permanent repairs can be completed Participate in regular coaching sessions with your Team Leader and Manager Participate in RCA projects and contribute to delivering robust final solutions. Operational Excellence Work as an integral member of the plant maintenance team to support operational fault diagnosis on all plant equipment, automation systems and networks Support the development of best in class maintenance strategy and deliver high quality craftmanship to deliver optimised operational performance and plant uptime. Carry out problem solving to eradicate failures 5Ys, A3s, Kaizen events, DMAIC studies Responsibility for carrying out high quality work to deliver maximum plant uptime, including updating all relevant documentation. Ensure supply of high-quality product through ensuring equipment and system availability maximize performance through continuous process improvement initiatives and other relevant operational support requirements Develop preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime. Responsible for supporting a culture of Continuous Improvement and contributing to problem solving to support any associated investigations Participate in training sessions and share best practices within the team. Ensure that housekeeping standards are maintained at all times To ensure that a suitable level of quality & workmanship is maintained by all contractors, maintenance employees reporting directly to the supervisor or contractors managed on site Seek out opportunities to implement a better way of doing things, and gain buy in agreement from the Maintenance Manager . People/Team Our people are our most valuable asset. We need to ensure a fully engaged, and highly trained workforce, with a can-do mindset Support the engineering team in the development of best practice engineering procedures and practices ensure competency and efficient diagnoses of front line plant issues and rectify any issues defined to be within their remit. Work closely with the Engineering Team Leaders and Maintenance Manager to close any personal development gaps to ensure individual competency to fulfil the role. Support the engineering management team and provide insights into day-to-day operations. Responsible Care Our health and safety vision as an operations team is to ensure that we have an effective world class safety culture which ensures that our colleagues are empowered, bought into and have the tools, skills and knowledge to think safely, work safety and get home safely every day Adhere to regulations: Ensure all systems comply with industry safety standards and regulations Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards Implement eco-friendly technologies and processes to reduce environmental impact Optimize systems to minimize waste and conserve energy Ensure systems operate within specified parameters to maintain product quality Maintain transparency in documenting and reporting systems performance and issues Ahere to the change management process within the organisation and ensure all changes are communicated, approved and controlled before implementation Foster a culture of ethical team work and open communication Keep all stakeholders informed about safety and environmental initiatives Undertake any other duties as considered by the company to be within the scope of the role. Core Values Every employee at every level within Leprino Foods Ltd must act, behave and operate in line with the company core values. QUALITY SERVICE COMPETITIVE PRICE ETHICS PERSON SPECIFICATION In applications for this role, the applications will be shortlisted and candidates will be assessed at Interview on the following criteria. Physical No health issues likely to preclude employment in the dairy industry A level of agility is required to permit access to all areas of plant and equipment. Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces. Qualifications and Training NVQ Level 3 in Engineering with strong cross trade skills in mechanical/electrical OR NVQ Level 3 in Mechatronics Cross trade skills that are real, practical Demonstrate competent numeracy and literacy skills Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel) NVQ Level 3 in Engineering with strong cross trade skills in mechanical/electrical OR NVQ Level 3 in Mechatronics Cross trade skills that are real, practical Demonstrate competent numeracy and literacy skills Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel) Relevant Experience Detailed knowledge of manufacturing equipment and/or processes and of the safety requirements in the maintenance and repair of same Knowledge of safe working practices and what constitutes a safe place of work Minimum of 4 years recent and relevant work experience within a production or manufacturing environment Knowledge of equipment and processes within the food / dairy production environment Specialist Knowledge Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings Knowledge of equipment to include:- Motor overloads / contactors Variable speed drives Diagnostics and repair abilities of various electrical and automation systems PLCs, HMIs, e.g. Profibus DP/PA, Profinet AS-I, Ethernet Electronic circuits, panel building, PLC wiring Modifying and updating panel drawings Air compressors/dryers Pumps and mechanical seals Pneumatic systems, actuated valves Mechanical drive systems, gear boxes/conveyors Hydraulics Knowledge of equipment to include:- Refrigeration systems Vacuum packing equipment Boilers and steam distribution network Have experience using SAP or another Maintenance ERP system Specialist Skills Good communication skills Able to maintain accurate records Able to display initiative and apply problem solving and planning skills Able to work unsupervised Able to work as part of a team Able to recognise their own skills limitations which can be enhanced through training Assertive Qualities & Behaviours Meticulous attention to detail Committed to quality Self-motivated and Teamwork oriented Flexible and adaptable to change Demonstrate trust and respect for others Proactive, Demonstrate leadership skills Additional Requirements or Circumstances Able to work rotating 12 hour, continental shifts with weekend and night shift work included Flexibility required outside core work hours and stay on a job until completion Overtime maybe required to facilitate colleague holidays and absence when necessary Flexibility with engineering team change may be required to improve team skills balance Able to work rotating 12 hour, continental shifts with weekend and night shift work included if required to assist with business need.