Multi skilled engineer electrical bias

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 ndash; preferably Siemens S7. * 18th Edition. * Basic hydraulics/pneumatics. * Good written and verbal communication Experience of working in a health and safety conscious environment