Job Summary
The Shift Maintenance Engineer serves as a vital resource for the maintenance and operations team by applying electrical and engineering support to maximise the availability of the plant and equipment. Technical skills and experience are required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the site’s manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for actively contributing to a positive health and safety culture in the workplace. The Shift Maintenance Engineer may be required to assist with capital project work and cover operations roles due to unplanned absence within the operations team.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Ensure adherence to all site Safety, Health and Environmental rules, procedures and regulations by all personnel attending the site.
Comply with permit to work on site.
Carry out Electrical / Mechanical breakdown repairs.
Assist on Electrical / Mechanical Projects when required
Ensure that safe working practices are always maintained.
Cover for other shift engineers during holidays / sickness.
Cover for the Operations team during sickness including manning the automated bagging machine.
Liaise with Engineering Supervisor to agree priorities
Liaise with Shift Supervisor during silent hours to agree priorities
Actively close of work orders in Shire Systems Pirana (Computer maintenance management system)
Work with Engineer Supervisor to prioritise work orders
Participate in internal and external training
Responsible for the effective use of time and utilities to achieve Overall Equipment Effectiveness targets.
Ensure effective communication oral and written including shift handover logs/checklist and site interaction
Active participation in site inspections and safety initiatives.
Report incidents to line manager
Support the shift and prioritise tasks
Communicate effectively with the engineering department to resolve any maintenance issues and ensure work orders are entered into the system.
Ensure holidays are covered
On call requirements may be required in the absence of any engineers on shift
Ensure main safety hazards on site are known and protections in place to mitigate against these.
What will it take
Knowledge / Experience / Skills Required
Experience of Scada Control Processes – preferable.
CompEx 1-4 or experience working in an ATEX rated environment - preferable
Qualified electrician/mechanical fitter. - Essential
3-5 years’ experience in a chemical/process environment. - preferable
Educated to HNC level, or equivalent, in a relative discipline or 3 years’ practical experience in chemical manufacturing. - preferable
Knowledge of Permit to Work Systems (Hot Work/Vessel Entry). - preferable
Flexible / can-do working approach. - essential
Good communication skills at all levels.- essential
Ability to work under pressure, make clear decisions and meet targets.- essential