Senior Utilities Engineer

MEDITE SMARTPLY is a market leading manufacturer of sustainable timber construction panels. Our award winning brands MEDITE and SMARTPLY are renowned for delivering the highest quality products, customer led innovation and industry leading customer service.

We are now looking for a Senior Utilities Engineer to join our team based at our MEDITE MDF Facility in Clonmel.

ROLE:

the Senior Utilities Engineer will provide technical support to the engineering/operations team. The role will focus on utilities and plant management, problem solving and improvement through teamwork, analysis and capital investment aligned to business objectives and plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the day-to-day activities within the utilities area including maintenance and operations functions.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to all environmental, safety and quality legislation, certifications, standards and legislation.
• Develop and implement progressive planned & predictive asset management and maintenance systems.
• Carryout inspections of equipment and systems within the utilities area. Develop and execute plans and solutions for equipment/systems repair where issues arise.
• Plan and coordinate major planned maintenance interventions within the utilities area.
• Lead root cause analysis and problem solving relating to utilities. Develop & implement solution-based protocols.
• Develop key cross functional relationships with Production, Quality, Environmental, Maintenance and Engineering departments.
• Coach and mentor the maintenance and operational teams to help advance their technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain an environment of continuous improvement and process excellence.
• Develop and lead on improvements to increase plant and utilities efficiencies and drive process excellence.
• Lead & support trials, plant and process modifications, investigation studies etc.
• Undertake, manage and report on specific plant and utilities improvement projects.
• Provide technical support to large projects and major equipment upgrades and maintenance.
• Engage and build relationships with OEM’s, other equipment vendors and raw material providers.
• Keep up to date with new and relevant technologies to perform role to a high standard of competence and propose upgrades and projects.

QUALIFICATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant Engineering or Science discipline inc. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Energy or Chemical.
• 5+ years relevant experience in a manufacturing or utilities environment.
• Experience of technical management/supervision in a process, utilities or project environment.
• Knowledge/experience of heavy rotating equipment, combustion, steam, thermal oil and effluent treatment systems.
• Rapid problem-solving ability for a 24/7 business environment.
• Understanding and experience in use of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and Principles.
• High energy and commitment to best practice and continuous improvement
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Strong planning, numeracy, analytical and PC skills.
• Knowledge of Safety Legislation, relevant Codes of Practice and risk assessments & SOPs.