About Us - Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Reliability Technician to join our Grangemouth team reporting to the Contract Manager. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of mechanical seals while building strong customer relationships. Key responsibilities include analysing seal failures, refurbishing components, and managing stock and data using tools like SAP and Servicemax. John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reliability - Service the onsite equipment and ensure plans are in place and being driven to delivery reliability service on all levels, including improvement opportunities in line with the current contract terms and conditions including ‘Out of Hours’ site cover.
Provide support to the reliability process, root cause analysis, fault finding, rectification, report writing and proposal generation as required, alongside attending meetings (as required) with the end user. Providing a link between end user requirements and various John Crane Departments.
Relationship - Form integral part of client’s in-house contract management team.
Manage stock control in order to meet the contract seal delivery requirements and ensuring that stock levels are sufficient but not excessive in support of the contract.
Complete mechanical seal repair as required.
Conduct Plant Tours and feedback any found equipment issues to the end user to drive timely rectification thereby preventing unnecessary equipment outages.
To provide one-to-one and group training sessions when required.
To provide support and guidance to any on-site business partners during the commissioning phase of new equipment installation or mechanical seal upgrades.
Language - Local language requirements plus English.
Diversity & Inclusion
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
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