Electrical Equipment Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Job Title: Electrical Equipment Maintenance Technician - Day Shift 

Trades Qualified Electrical or equivalent qualification with 5 + years' experience in manufacturing environment

Reporting to the Equipment Group working as part of the Equipment Sustaining Engineering Team

Job Responsibilities

• Electrical and Mechanical trouble-shooting
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components, panels, and systems
• Ensure that all electrical systems are maintained in good and safe condition
• Electro-mechanical repairs to high-speed, PLC-controlled plant, equipment, also pneumatic and hydraulic control systems
• Input to and carry out Preventive & Predictive Maintenance Routines
• Support Production Team in achieving targets
• Closely monitor line and machine performance and intervene on line as soon as any deterioration in performance occurs
• To be observant & work off your own initiative when a fault is detected & to take action based on your best judgment on whether to effect immediate repair or not
• Engage with Equipment Design and Build teams to gain a thorough understanding of equipment functionality and engage with commissioning team on equipment testing during build phase

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure goals and objectives are met and understood by effective communication, building an atmosphere of openness, honesty and flexibility with individuals and within the team environment.
• Manage external relationships with Technology providers / Suppliers.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are fulfilled Researching solutions to existing process problems 

Key Requirements

• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• A demonstrated ability to solve problems with innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Strong hands-on automation background
• Working Knowledge of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel and Project 

What your background should look like:

• Trades Qualified Electrical or equivalent qualification with 5 + years' experience in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to root cause equipment faults/issues in a logical manner
• Demonstrated ability in the use of technical documents and tools to resolve equipment issues
• Strong technical background and capabilities.
• Knowledge of pneumatic system, mechanical motion systems & electrical drive systems.
• Experience in programming IEC 61131 compliant PLC language
• Motivated to work on own initiative and the ability to make and implement decisions.

Competencies