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Job description

Our client is seeking an Electrical Shift Engineer supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation to join their team based in Belfast.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain packaging/bottling and labelling equipment
• Read variety of electrical prints to troubleshoot electrical systems, electrical photoeyes, and relays
• Read and program programmable logic control
• Working with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) (i.e. understanding instructions, editing documentation, and/or navigation for A-B PLC-5, A-B SLC-500, Control Logix, Drive Executive, Devicenet/Controlnet/Ethernet)
• Oversee packaging facility and ensure repairs are done and equipment is ready
• Troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (i.e. pinpointing, reading schematics and repairing problems associated with high speed manufacturing line breakdowns)
• Working with hydraulic systems (i.e. understanding high-pressure cylinders, pumps, or valves and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high-speed manufacturing)
• Working with pneumatics (i.e. working with solenoids, cylinders, or motor brakes and reading schematics and using for troubleshooting in high speed manufacturing)
• Working with electrical systems (i.e. working with high voltage, installation, frequency drive experience, motor testing, troubleshooting, or panels in high speed manufacturing)
• Performing preventative maintenance (i.e. conducting computerized preventative maintenance check-ups or reading SPC charts and data)
• Line manufacturing support systems (i.e. ozone generation, line/lube delivery, chemical delivery, ingredient delivery). Conveyors (i.e. air cylinders, diverters, sensors, motor/speed control/VFDs)
• Attend daily Tier 1 shift-based meetings and discuss daily maintenance plan
• Contribute and/or own tier 2 improve project up to and including RCM project ownership (training provided)
• Uses machine shop instrumentation and equipment to fabricate repair parts as needed
• Write follow up work orders with appropriate information for defective equipment utilizing CMMS system (SAP)
• Maintains equipment parts and supplies inventories through accurate withdrawal from stock utilizing SAP
• Occasionally required to operate equipment such as scissor lift, man lift and forklift
• Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and follow general housekeeping guidelines and rules for Food Safety Regulations
• Keep area updated with 5S

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
• Must have PLC and/or a strong electrical background
• Experience in a fast-paced packaging facility preferred

Further Information

This Electrical Shift Engineer position is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. If you are interested in this role, please click Apply Direct or forward your CV to Lucyna.Ganczorz@industrialtemps.com. If you are calling regarding this position, please contact our Portadown office on 028 3839 3333 between working hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm and ask for Lucyna.