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Job Description
Summary: Experienced Shift Maintenance Engineer with strong Automation skills required to support Automated Cold Store Warehouse Maintenance Team.
We are passionate about delivering high-quality food and leading the world's frozen bakery market. Our employees are key to our success, and we're looking for a talented individual to join our team. **Job Description:** As a Shift Maintenance Engineer, you will work within the Maintenance Team supporting the Cold Store Warehouse Facility and at times the on-site Bakery lines. You will provide hands-on support to the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the shift Technician, as well as online/remote/out-of-hours Automation support when needed. **Key Responsibilities:** • General Maintenance support as part of the wider Cold Store Maintenance Team • Fully responsible for all Automation related tasks within the Cold Store Warehouse • Delivery of departmental goals as outlined in department KPI's • Developing and managing the Automation elements of the Annual Maintenance budget • Adherence to company policies & procedures and ensuring health & safety practices are followed at all times • Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point with ability to accurately summarise important technical aspects through report writing • Strong organisation and planning skills with ability to prioritise effectively • Effective communication and excellent problem-solving skills are essential • Responsible for carrying out Risk Assessments and reviewing RAMS, SOP's and other project and departmental documents • Develop and organise Automation training and coaching for other members of the Maintenance Team • Ensure that correct spares are maintained for all the equipment, using SAP • Identify areas for Continuous Improvement within the Cold Store Automated system • Be the primary Automation resource on all related CAPEX projects within the Cold Store Warehouse • Manage external contractors to ensure Automation Maintenance repairs and projects are completed on target and within budget • Ensure all issues raised from external and internal audits are addressed and closed out as per agreed schedule • Review the daily shift reports to identify any opportunities for Automation follow-ups and improvements • At times you will be required to assist with Automation Support of our Bakery lines also **Requirements:** • Degree Level 8 in Engineering - Electrical, Automation and Control • Min 5 years' post qualification experience and strong interest in automation engineering • Excellent Maintenance support experience within live automated working environments • Ability to provide Electrical, Automation and Mechanical maintenance support where required • Qualified Electrical Engineer with strong Automation skills is essential • Strong Siemens PLC Step7 programming (STL) and related hardware configuration skills • Experience with Siemens Step 7, Simatic Manager, Win CC Flex, Win CC 7.4 and TIA Portal, Wonderware In Touch • Experience with fault finding of Automated systems thorough interrogation / review of STL functional code incl. VAT lookup tables etc. • Clear ability to understand structured code and electrical schematics • Experience with other control systems platforms is an advantage • Must be able to understand, fault find, develop, improve and deploy PLC code and hardware in line with industry best practices • Excellent knowledge and understanding of motor control especially that using Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) • Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and report writing skills are essential • Experience with SAP CMMS is an advantage • Good working knowledge of all Automation Environment relevant fieldbus protocols is expected