A large client who manufactures 20% of the world's Titanium is looking for a Machine Shop Plant Engineer.
Plant Engineer/ Machine Shop
Job Purpose:
The Plant Engineer is responsible for the plant availability, reliability, and effectiveness. This includes recognizing future improvements and maintenance requirements, as well as day-to-day reliability of equipment.
Essential Functions:
1. Ensure that the plant is running safely and effectively.
2. Ensure sufficient plans are in place to ensure future reliability of the plant.
3. Investigate and reduce recurring plant issues to maximize uptime.
4. Analyze engineering-based non-standards.
5. Complete regular reviews of PPM.
6. Ensure safe working through Method Statements and Risk Assessments (RAMS).
7. Implement plant and process improvements.
8. Control and understand engineering spend.
9. Ensure sufficient spares to minimize downtime.
10. Engagement and control of contractors.
11. Understand and comply with environmental and safety legislation.
12. Liaise closely with maintenance and operations to maximize opportunities during plant downtime.
13. Identify cost savings through plant improvement and energy savings.
Education/ Qualification/ Experience:
Degree/HNC preferred or equivalent proficiency essential. Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience in a relevant industry. IOSH Certified is preferable.
Organisation Skills:
1. Demonstrate fault-finding and analytical ability.
2. Able to coach maintenance staff as required on technical issues.
3. Ability to identify and plan work to avoid unplanned production outages.
4. Ability to communicate at a technical level with peers and external experts.
5. Be able to produce technical reports on dangerous occurrences and plant incidents.
6. Manage purchase orders and payment authorization.
Technical Skills:
1. A sound understanding of hydraulic & pneumatic systems.
2. Knowledge of machinery - gearboxes, drives, millers, lathes, bar peelers etc.
3. Knowledge of test piece furnaces and laboratory testing equipment advantageous.
4. Cranes and lifting equipment.
5. A knowledge of PUWER and LOLER regulations beneficial.
6. Be capable of developing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
7. Redesign equipment and implement modern engineering systems/solutions.
8. Competent in AutoCAD and/or Inventor design software.
Company Benefits:
1. Attractive salary.
2. 25 days annual leave + statutory bank holidays.
3. Excellent contributory company pension.
4. Free parking.
5. Free eye tests/glasses.
6. Training and development opportunities.
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