Senior Maintenance Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Maintenance Engineer with a ‘can-do’ attitude to join our Maintenance Department in Muir of Ord. 

Working with us at SGL no two days will be the same. If you are looking for a job variety with a great time then this could be the role for you. 

Your opportunity: 

• Responsible for the daily supervision of all Maintenance Technicians, Apprentices and Shift Technicians in all maintenance tasks and activities associated with the manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for the issue and control of Permit to Works (PTW) and ensure safe working procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure that all Maintenance and Project activities are undertaken in compliance with statutory and company requirements in relation to Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety.
• Supervision of the maintenance team, responsible for the planned and reactive maintenance of all equipment on site.
• Maintenance Strategy – help to develop and implement the maintenance strategy
• Monitor, control and update Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support Plant Development, Systems Engineers and Project Engineering on current and new process developments.
• Lead the coordination and planning of scheduled maintenance shutdowns.
• Assist Lead Reliability Engineer with root cause investigation to eliminate failure.
• Assist in the design, commissioning and maintenance of new and current assets, in order to maintain operational performance.
• Interaction with the Production and Process Engineering Team to identify issues and plan Maintenance activities, in order to minimise downtime and resolve technical problems.
• Motivate, inspire and engage with the team.
• Contribute to the development of the maintenance team including training, performance and mentoring.
• Liaise with vendors and manage maintenance related contractors whilst on site.
• Alongside the Stores Department, ensure that appropriate critical electrical spares are held in stock at all times.

Your Profile: 

• ONC/HNC, City & Guilds or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline, with equivalent experience at a relevant engineering-management level.
• Proven experience and demonstratable success within a similar position
• 17th/18th Edition IEE Regulations
• Supervision experience with Strong Electrical bias
• Experience in implementing different maintenance systems and strategies
• Strong technical understanding of electrical engineering concepts, and interfaces with mechanical engineering activities.
• An ability to work well under pressure
• Efficiency and organisation
• Teamworking skills
• An excellent communicator. Clear and concise instruction. Listen and ensure mutual understanding. Ask for input from others to reach the best result.

Desirable: 

• Strong electrical skills ideally in an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems.
• Experience of SAP or an equivalent CMMS system.

We also offer some additional company benefits:

• Annual Company Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Death in Service Scheme
• Company Pension
• Occupational Health
• Eye Care - contribution towards glasses
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Company Sick Scheme 

Please note: This role is offered on a Permanent and Full Time Basis, 40hrs per week (Monday-Friday)

Please email moorecruitment@sglcarbon.com if you require a copy of the Full Job Description.