Maintenance Engineer

The Position

Maintenance Engineer

Job Summary

Role overview:

Lead the maintenance and repairing activities for the site, ensuring the smooth operation of the site by implementing continuous improvement measures, while following the safety protocols of the company and the relevant legislation.

Reports To: Production Manager
Direct reports:Electrical engineers, Automation engineers, Maintenance technicians

Responsibilities and Duties:

Follows Imerys safety protocols and local safety legislation for the area of his responsibility, acting as a role model for safety.

Lead and direct workforce in problem identification, problem solving and implementing continuous improvements measures

Conduct site visits and surveys on daily basis

Produce installation and manufacturing documentation

Maintain accurate records of existing tools and assemblies

Details problem solving skills for preventive and reactive maintenance targeting root cause of the problem

Liaise and lead team to understand their design requirements and provide technical advice to manufacturing and construction technicians

Communicate with team on daily basis and make decision on issues related to productivity, cost reductions, and wastes elimination

Inspect materials, products, and/or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions

Present working drawings for use in all stages of the project, tender, manufacture/construction and installation

Strong understanding of fundamental engineering principles, maintenance and automation and ability to apply principles flexibly in unfamiliar situations

Create high-quality detailed technical drawings and plans based on designs supplied by supplier, automation engineering and maintenance team

Ensure drawings are compliant with industry and health and safety standards and protocols

Calculate costs and apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to check feasibility of manufacture and construction of the product/project

Oversee a team of employees for maintenance and repairing, including employee development and performance management

Qualifications& Experience

Technical BSc degree in Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

3-5 years min experience in relevant position in the industrial sector

Experience with Solidworks CAD software program or alternative to create designs in 2D and 3D models

Skills & Person Specification

Team player able to work in multidisciplinary projects

Is able to solve challenging problems and overcome obstacles

Delivers results in a complex, fast-paced environment

Capable of setting priorities on variety of projects

About Imerys:

The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 14,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to diversified sets of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver solutions based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

Imerys is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

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To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.