Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse equipment performance and identify potential failure points.
• Perform detailed root cause analyses to understand equipment malfunctions and develop effective solutions. Lead reliability investigations including action plan implementation.
• Implement predictive maintenance strategies to optimise equipment efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Develop and manage maintenance schedules to ensure consistent equipment reliability.
• Utilise advanced condition monitoring techniques to track machinery health and take proactive measures.
• Work with the Reliability Program Owner to lead efforts to integrate reliability-centered maintenance practices across the production process.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and procedures.
• Work in a team environment, coordinating and supporting the response to operational issues by engaging with other disciplines (Operations; Maintenance/Engineering; Quality/Lab; Product Technology) as needed.
• Consult with internal technical experts, vendors or outside consultants when necessary.Vendor shop visits and repair oversight.
• Identify and translate technical problems into business risk or opportunities; communicating a ‘Case for action’ for mitigations or proposed solutions.
• Scoping of improvement projects including management of change activities
• Support organisational learning by developing/updating procedures and participating in technician training.
• Influence the maintenance organization on behaviours/work processes that will improve safety, reliability and profitability
• Troubleshooting and Technical support for execution of planned maintenance work
• Support and engage with maintenance team to identify and remove daily execution barriers
• Support execution of effective maintenance workflows

Key attributes of the Mechanical Engineer:

• Commitment to high standards in safety and quality of work
• Driven, motivated & committed to ownership and completing tasks
• The ability to communicate well verbally and via IT-based systems
• Able to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment while making decisions focused on safety, quality, reliability & performance of the business
• A flexible attitude to the job and the ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities
• Keen to learn

Qualifications:

Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar level of experience
• Proven experience in Mechanical Engineering, preferably within the manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with predictive and preventive maintenance methodologies.
• Proficiency in reliability tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and condition monitoring techniques.
• Proficient with basic computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills, with attention to detail. Demonstrated experience problem solving and troubleshooting on a variety of systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organisation and influence others without authority
• Understand equipment and general plant economic drivers to effectively implement daily optimisation.
• Experience using safe systems of work (i.e. Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, Management of change).

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Commitment to safety and a proactive attitude toward maintaining a secure work environment.
• Experience with Rotating and Fixed Equipment within the chemical industry would be an advantage.
• Project management experience
• Working knowledge of SAP or other Computerised Maintenance Management Systems. (CMMS)
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to read P&ID, General Arrangement and detail drawings.
• Awareness and general knowledge of controls, control systems and instrumentation.
• Able to create and work to a plan, delivering on time and to expectations.
• Can work independently and drive team goals forward. Ability to conduct and lead meetings.
• Excellent commercial awareness.