Multi Skilled Engineer

Job Purpose:To work within a team covering a day shift system (6-2, 2-10), responsible for maintenance in support of production requirements, covering breakdowns and root cause corrective action, responsible for all aspects of plant maintenance including statutory testing of fire safety systems.Key responsibilities: • Support the maintenance department in providing a safe reliable plant and equipment that meets the business needs and complies with statutory and safety legislation and best practices.• Reacting to breakdowns mechanical and electrical.• Keeping accurate records of activities and stores requisitions.• Completing planned maintenance activities and installations.• Supporting business projects when required.• Attending meetings when required.Education/Qualifications/Skills/Abilities:• Ability to read detailed electrical circuit dwgs.• Analytical and diagnostic PLC skills, ability to read and write PLC programs, Siemens, Allen Brady, etc.• AC and DC drives knowledge, diagnostic and configuration skills. Eurotherm, Siemens, etc.• Safety controls knowledge and experience such as Pilz safety systems.• Electrical wiring safety experience and knowledge.• Ability to work on their own, within teams, work with contractors and occasional supervision of contractors.• Apprentice trained and fully endorsed electrical engineer, minimum BTEC ONC/D in Electrical engineering.• Proven post electrical apprenticeship experience with hands on mechanical skills such as working with hydraulics/pneumatics is essential.• Electrical wiring Regs certification.• The successful candidate will be able to communicate both verbally and written effectively between shifts and departments.Safety Boots and Glasses will be provided by the business.The ideal candidate should be apprentice trained and qualified preferably to HNC or C & G Tech Pt 2/ONC level, with several years experience of web process industry, manufacturing paper, textiles or plastics products.Experience and knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques, electronic instrumentation, PLC’s and variable A.C / D.C drives as well as conventional electrical and pneumatic control, is required. This position is located in Blackburn, Lancashire. Pay is commensurate with skill set and experience. Tensar Manufacturing Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer offering competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.