This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and work as part of a growing business that is prepared to invest in your future.
Job Title: Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
Salary: Starting salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Location: This role will be based at HQ, Kilwaughter, Co. Antrim
Purpose: This is a critical role aimed at attracting a highly competent Electrical/Mechanical Engineer who has deep experience gained within an Automated production facility, ideally with experience of training and mentoring duties. If you are currently working in a similar role but would prefer to work on a Monday to Friday basis then this role could be ideal for you.
You will be an ambitious and driven individual who thrives in a demanding and dynamic environment, delivering Engineering best practice and excellence across our Maintenance Department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Take responsibility for health, safety, and wellbeing to deliver a safety-first culture.
* Ensure preventative maintenance aligns with the program, accurately recording both planned and breakdown activities. Create detailed Preventative Maintenance instructions and critical spares lists.
* Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults on plant equipment/machinery. Consider all possible root causes, generate options, and implement solutions.
* Evaluate root causes and solutions for continuous learning and improvements.
* Work with a very high degree of technical expertise in complex control systems, data communications, PLC systems (software and hardware) configuration and fault-finding, monitoring and editing PLC programs.
* Update and maintain electrical drawings and documentation.
* Oversee the sourcing, installation, and commissioning of new plant and equipment in liaison with the Projects Department.
* Collaborate with both production and Maintenance teams to address breakdowns, establishing and prioritising the best course of action to ensure timely and efficient repairs.
* Competent at operating systems and interrogating data to identify trends and solutions for continuous improvements.
* Provide support and training to the Maintenance Technicians.
* Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental procedures. Ensure the execution of safety procedures, training, risk assessments, and permit to work systems and that these are followed by everyone.
Kilwaughter Minerals Limited
PERSON SPECIFICATION
October 2024
Job Title: Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
Criteria
Education
* Third Level Engineering Qualification
* Time Spent in Electrical/Mechanical Discipline
Experience
* Strong level of all-round Electrical/Mechanical Engineering knowledge, with at least 5 years' experience gained within a Manufacturing environment.
* Root cause analysis & fault-finding experience on automated machinery & mechanical/electrical systems.
* Ability to read, interpret and apply information from various sources.
Skills
* A change ambassador who can initiate and deliver change and take people with them.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent organisational, planning and prioritising ability.
* Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders.
* Ability to mobilise urgency and determination.
* Computer literate with Microsoft Office suite.
Circumstances
* Able to work flexible hours as required.
* Possess a full current driving licence.
Personality:
* Ambitious & passionate about our brand, our reputation, and our customers.
* A creative thinker who can problem solve and drive continuous improvement.
* Determined and driven by results whilst eager to work at pace.
* Embrace and adapt well to change with a positive, can-do attitude.
* An ambassador for our company values and someone who leads by example.
Interested in working for Kilwaughter Minerals? Get in touch.
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