Electrical & Process Control Technician
- Bathford, Somerset
- Temporary
- Full-time
- 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 site out of hours
- 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
- Competent with Microsoft Office 365, whilst further IT experience would be advantageous
- 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 15:00 Fridays
- 08:00 – 16:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 15:00 Fridays
- Annual Call out fee of £4,000
- 34 days holiday 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
- Sick pay scheme
- 24/7 Employee assistance programme, Lifeworks with access to counselling, financial and legal advice, several additional perks with discount codes for stores, gyms and experiences
- Training and development costs associated to role paid for
- Cycle to work scheme, £500 Refer a friend scheme
- Long service awards, Recognition platform, give as you earn scheme
- Eye care for Display Screen Equipment users, Digital GP through Doctor Care Anywhere
- Phone discounts through EE, Costco membership, Love2Shop shopping discount card