Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Leicester
MULTI SKILLED ENGINEER
To provide a comprehensive, timely and effective electrical/mechanical maintenance service to the Production Departments and the site. Through a computerised maintenance management, system (CMMS) the Engineering department maximises the availability of plant and machinery ensuring manufacturing operations are inherently safe, effective and efficient.
Role and Responsibilities Promptly react to equipment failure, diagnosing faults and making good.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance routines to the given schedules.
Identify reoccurring equipment failures; work with Engineering management to improve long-term reliability.
Fault find on various control systems e.g. conveyor, bottle filling, mixing, material transfer systems etc.
Work with industrial electric motors, variable speed drives and other starting techniques.
Interrogate PLC controls systems to diagnose faults.
Carry out minor modifications on various PLCs (particularly Siemens S7).
Carry out electrical installation work.
Work to safe Engineering procedures and site safety rules.
Carry out weekend maintenance cover when required, paid at over-time rates.
Qualifications and Education Requirements A nationally recognised Electrical time served apprenticeship minimum level 3 or equivalent.
Preferred Skills Multi Skilled - 70/30 Electrical/Mechanical.
Aptitude for process awareness, diagnostic and resolution.
Experience in maintaining equipment located in potentially explosive atmospheres, knowledge of DSEAR, ATEX.
Basic PLC fault finding and small modifications - preferably Siemens S7.
18th Edition.
Basic hydraulics/pneumatics.
Good written and verbal communication
Experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment.