Maintenance Engineer / Electrical Engineer / Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

Location: Stanlow, Cheshire

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th March 2017

Job Role:

Our Client is the UK's leading waste-to-energy biodiesel producer and has always been privately owned. Their plant, near Motherwell in Scotland, started production in 2005 and represents an initial capital investment of around £17 million. This was supported by grants from the Scottish Executive and the European Union. The plant has been the focus of an EU project to develop and demonstrate biodiesel production using a mixture of animal tallow and used cooking oil rather than virgin oils.

They are currently looking to recruit for a Maintenance Engineer (Electrical) who will be responsible for making sure that plant and machinery has high levels of availability / uptime and operates in a safe manner at all times. You will Ensure both preventative and corrective maintenance is carried out in a timely manner and complies with company policies / standards and external standards e.g. EA, HSE and EAWA.

You will be required to perform all requested engineering duties to include modifications and re-engineering of plant as required. Carry out the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all plant equipment.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Install / maintain and update the stores system on site (Idhammer). Follow all stores procedures.
• Monitor and maintain good housekeeping within the stores/ workshop/ container areas and across all site.
• Record all machinery defects, corrective actions and repairs on shift reports and Idhammer.
• Manage and organise all contractor repairs and maintenance on site to minimise disruption to the plant.
• Oversee contractors on relevant plant sections during annual shutdowns as requested by Engineering Manager.
• Ensure adequate supplies of the key products are on site all times.
• Ensure all utilities have a maintenance programme in place which is documented to include planned site visits and reports. Support further development of these programmes.
• Organize shadow boards across the plant where regular routine maintenance takes place. Ensure tools are maintained.
• Ensure all plant lifting / access equipment is kept in good condition, inspected and stored correctly.
• Provide advice and coaching to operators / new recruits where required.
• Liaise closely with the production manager / team leaders / factory manager to ensure all outstanding issues are addressed in a timely manner
• It is expected that the maintenance Engineer (electrical) will carry out mechanical works as and when required.

Qualifications/ Knowledge & Experience

Qualifications:

• Engineering discipline qualification - Electrical Engineering ONC or BTEC Level 3 equivalent is essential.
• COMPEX trained preferable

Specific Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• Previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in a process plant is essential; with a FMCG, Process, recycling and Chemical background.
• Good knowledge of liquids conveying systems and large rotating plant
• Fault finding and preventative maintenance experience.
• Good working knowledge of process control instrumentation, temp, pressure, flow, level, weight etc.
• Good working knowledge of Plant control systems, PLC's, SCADA, HMI's, relay logic.
• Experience of all voltages up 660Vac.

This job description is a summary of the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive. It may be reviewed and updated regularly in discussion with the post holder.

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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Electrical Engineer, Maintenance, Electrical Services Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Service Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Experienced Electrician, Senior Maintenance Engineer, COMPEX, ONC, BTEC, Process Plant Engineer, Chemical Engineer, TIG Repair, Fabrication Engineer may also be considered for this role.