Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Co. Antrim - Days

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    County Antrim
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Electrical Engineering
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Pay

    Competitive Salary Package DoE (£40000+)

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Co. Antrim - Days - Competitive Salary Package DoE (£40000+)

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Co. Antrim - Days - Competitive Salary Package DoE (£40000+)

Your New Company

A specialist production site which forms part of a much larger entity, with sites throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond.

Your New Role

Working as an Electrical Maintenance Engineer you will report to the Plant/Maintenance Manager. Whilst on shift your core duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Electrical / Electronic Maintenance and Technical Support

Assemble, install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, troubleshoot and test electrical and electronic systems and equipment such as: motors, generators, motor control centres, switch gear, lighting circuits, A.C. and D.C. variable speed drives, solid state boards, electronic process control devices and electronic scales • Use programmable logic controllers to isolate faulty electrical/electronic equipment • Use necessary test instruments, test equipment and tools such as: voltmeters, ampere meters, and other electrical analysing equipment • Perform operational and functional tests to determine equipment or instrument malfunctions; fabricate reworks and install necessary parts and accessories. Upon completion of equipment repair, check work to ensure proper operation. Inform plant operators or supervisor of work completion.

Prepare and maintain log reports, charts and other paperwork incidental to duties • Keep work areas, measuring instruments, tools, electric cart and accessories in a safe, clean and orderly condition at all times • Adjust and calibrate equipment, instruments and other devices to specifications • Determine types of parts and materials required and obtain same from warehouse supply area • Use CMMS to plan and record inspections, tests, calibrations and repairs • Furnish own hand tools typically required in the profession • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Environmental Health & Safety

Maintain safe working conditions and practices within the department. Conduct monthly safety meetings and employee training to achieve a zero (0) lost time injury record • Perform work duties in accordance with Quality System Manual procedures.

An element of call out cover will also be required within this role - this will be on a rota basis.

What You'll Need To Succeed

In order to be considered for this role you will need to display the following skills, experience and qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

Thorough knowledge of the electrical/electronic maintenance requirements and procedures for crushing, grinding, conveying and related machinery • Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions typically involved in the profession • Thorough knowledge of personal computers and data entry as well as programmable logic controllers • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal form • Ability to work effectively with supervisors and other personnel • Ability to read, understand and use blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, schematics, manufacturer’s instructions as well as comprehend verbal instructions • Ability to access all areas of the plant and perform repairs and maintenance as required to ensure peak performance of the equipment.

Experience

5 years of experience in industrial electrical/electronic maintenance • Formal training or practical experience in repair and maintenance of electronic devices.

Other Requirements

Good command of both oral and written local language • Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial • Be available to work any shift and call-outs during off hours and overtime (with or without notice) due to equipment failure.

What You'll Get In Return

This role offers a competitive salary package for working across an attractive day shift pattern (Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:30 + Friday 08:00 - 15:30). Call out cover will also come with a weekly premium and enhanced rate. A benefits package is also in place, including life assurance, company pension etc.

What You Need To Do Now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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