Electrical & Process Control Technician

Portals Paper

  • Bathford, Somerset
  • £42,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
We have a great opportunity to work in the paper industry for a business that has been reborn. Portals is a Security Paper manufacture based just outside of Bath, in a town called Bathford. Our customers are countries and governments across the world and the products we sell are pretty unique (you will never look at a passport the same again). At Portals we deliver exceptional performance by driving innovation and change, working with pace and a positive attitude. Our values underpin everything we do here at Portals. If you are aligned with our vision and have the experience to succeed in the role below, we would love to hear from you.This role is based at Bathford Paper Mill, where paper has been made for over 300 years. This role reports to the Head of Electrical Engineering & IT within the Engineering department.Job Purpose:To support the operation of the Electrical department safely and effectively with the inspection, test, repair, installation, upgrade, and continuous improvement of all site wide electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment. Prime functions include the continuous support of the Engineering and Production departments in planned and reactive maintenance activities, whilst ensuring continuous production capabilities.Key Responsibilities:
  • To carry out planned preventative, remedial, and reactive maintenance of all electrical, instrumentation and process control equipment.
  • Applying effective fault finding and investigation techniques to resolve issues in a timely manner, to ensure maximum utilisation of machinery, and the minimisation of manufacturing losses.
  • To undertake hardware and software updates, diagnostics, and maintenance to the site wide Rockwell Factory Talk platform, including Allen Bradley PLC and Rockwell SCADA.
  • To carry out installation upgrades to electrical and process control equipment, as well as modifications and updates to existing equipment, to improve system performance, effectiveness, and functionality.
  • To diagnose process and engineering related plant conditions, and work alongside shift personnel when necessary to resolve more complex engineering issues.
  • Work within the engineering team and seek to improve methods, productivity, and efficiency, making recommendations for capital expenditure and long-term development.
  • Support of the Project Team, as and when required, with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and CAPEX projects.
  • Ensure comprehensive work history is recorded in the Site’s CMMS system and any follow up work required is identified.
  • Ensure the appropriate housekeeping, risk assessments, cleanliness and 5S standards for the department are maintained.
  • Ensure full participation in the performance development review (PDR) process and maintain an up to date record of all training and development activities/programs.
  • To always act and behave in a way compliant with all Portals company guidelines and policies, including those relating to Environmental Health and Safety, ethics, and codes of conduct.
  • To supervise and direct contractors in both maintenance and project capacities.
  • Be a member of the engineering on-call team, supporting the shift engineers and Bathford Mill out of hours.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
  • BTEC ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering or Electronics, or equivalent qualification
  • Electrical/Instrumentation apprenticeship or equivalent to include electrical qualification to at least C&G/NVQ standard, alongside a formal engineering background
  • Demonstratable competence on Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC and SCADA
  • Excellent understanding of fault finding and diagnostics on process control field related equipment, demonstrated through previous work experience
  • Relevant certification and working knowledge of Engineering regulations, e.g. BS7671:2018
  • Process or manufacturing experience in a continuous production environment
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • AC and DC variable speed drive experience
  • Willing to undergo all relevant training requirements to meet the needs of the business
  • Sound knowledge of current Health, Safety, Environmental and regulations
  • Competent with Microsoft Office 365, whilst further IT experience would be advantageous
Company Benefits:
  • Holiday allowance of 34 days inclusive of bank holidays
  • Pension scheme which offers an employer contribution of up to 9% of salary
  • Life assurance of four times your basic salary
  • 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, a number of additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
  • Private medical insurance
  • Digital GP through Aviva
  • Training and development costs associated to role paid for
  • £500 Refer a friend scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Love2Shop shopping discount card
  • Long service awards
  • Recognition platform
  • Free/Onsite parking
  • Give as you earn scheme
  • Eye care for Display Screen Equipment users
  • Phone discounts through EE
  • Costco membership
  • Sick pay scheme

Portals Paper