Department Objective
To provide an Engineering service to the plant, in order to maximise the availability of Plant and Manufacturing Equipment.
To ensure continual compliance with the policies relating to Personnel, Quality, Engineering, Safety and Finance.
To control all relevant engineering budgets.
To develop the Engineering team with the emphasis on continual operational improvements and employee development
Primary Role Objective(s)
Support and perform the day-to-day preventative and demand maintenance activity to maintain manufacturing and plant equipment.
Maintain records and documentation on relevant Engineering Procedures.
Perform execution of equipment validation.
Liaise with Internal/External Engineering Personnel and contract maintenance providers. Provide permitting and approval for execution of tasks onsite.
Co-ordinate the implementation of equipment projects.
Reporting Line
This position reports to the relevant department/area Team Leader or Manager.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure they comply with all Quality system requirements relative to the role.
Comply with all training requirements as assigned.
Support Manager to develop department goals, schedules and timetables for activities.
Execute validation of new upgraded processes.
Identify and execute the implementation of equipment/process upgrade/s in an environment of continuous improvement.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of all external contractors.
Aware of relevant project and departmental budgets support to ensure within target and implement CIP/BEx projects as required.
Ensure compliance with all relevant standards for the buildings and associated facilities, utilities and equipment.
Develops and compiles monthly (or otherwise) departmental metrics and management reports.
Understands engineering principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques.
Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks.
Interacts cross functionally with internal and external customers.
Proactively investigates and benchmark new “state of the art” technologies and processes, develop existing processes and supports the implementation of solutions relevant to the business’s needs.
Supports the management of the departmental budgets to meet target and assist implement CIP/BEx projects as required.
Supports in the compilation of technical rationales for design plans, validation, and quality records.
Utilization of control systems such as CMSNext, POEE, DHM, BMS, CTMS.
EHS Requirement
Ensure Safety Standards are met, and safe-working practices adhered to.
Foster and lead continuous improvement to the culture of safety.
Recommend/implement improvements to safety standards.
Liaise directly with other departments in accident/incident investigations and address any issues arising from these investigations.
Ensure EHS Standards are met and all EHS regulations, policies, procedures and safe working practices are adhered to.
Foster safety awareness in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Interpersonal Skills
An ability to work with all levels of Management.
Balanced communicator (frequency, tone, appropriate level of detail).
Effectively negotiates with stakeholder conflicts and finds workable solutions.
Design & delivery effective presentations up to next level management and cross functional teams.
Problem Solving
Efficient use of appropriate problem-solving tools/methodologies to solve day to day line / downtime / equipment impacted issues.
Management and/or Leadership Responsibilities
This position does not have Supervisory responsibility.
It involves contacts with all levels of management within the company.
It involves mentorship of Entry/Base Level Engineers.
External contacts with outside contractors/service engineers, commissioning engineers, safety inspectors, consultants etc.
Accountability
Considerable and continual care and attention is required to avoid damage to equipment or processes due to the significance of impact to the business.
Continual attention required to ensure plant reaches its annual production plan.
Failure on the incumbents part not to exercise due care could cause repeated small losses or occasional damage.
Work with integrity and take personal accountability and recognize we are one team.
Scope of Authority
Has set goals to achieve, which are reviewed periodically.
Receives general instructions from Team Leader/Manager as to the manner to which duties should be performed.
Education
A trade cert or third level qualification in a relevant discipline.
Experience
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an engineering or technical /scientific related role in a healthcare or food processing industry.
The ability to follow project timelines and achieve targets.
Must be self-starter with ability to organize and work within a team. This experience is necessary to ensure the skills, management expertise and problem solving techniques have been acquired.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent documentation and writing skills.
Good report writing skills.
The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.