Multi-skilled Technician

Purpose & Scope of Role

•    This position is responsible for supporting the current Ardmore and Glen Garioch distillery teams to ensure the distilleries operate at extremely high levels of efficiency & safety.
•    The candidate will work to ensure equipment is maintained to the highest standard through detailed Planned Preventative Maintenance & also have the skills to quickly react to unplanned electrical/mechanical breakdown situations.
•    The candidate will fully support all technical aspects of project work & will be proactive in identifying & implementing team & individual improvements to plant efficiency or safety.

Role Responsibilities

•    Be the main point of contact for all engineering work at Ardmore distillery/Glen Garioch distillery, feeding back to Distilleries engineering manager.
•    High focus on Lean Manufacturing through OBSW (One Beam Suntory Way) including EHS, Visual Management, Autonomous Maintenance, 5S & Focused Improvement.
•    High level of planning and engagement in Planned Preventative Maintenance with inspections carried out to a high degree of detail and on time. Recording findings & ensuring potential equipment failures are identified & rectified.
•    Operate a rigid Permit to Work system ensuring all contractors supply job specific Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) taking into consideration any high-risk activities.
•    Fully engage in Hazard Awareness reporting & action where appropriate ensuring identified hazards are eliminated/mitigated.
•    Carry out maintenance & repair under Lockout Tagout (LOTO) system of safe working & updating LOTO records.
•    Implementation of autonomous maintenance programme through operator training.
•    Analysis of poor/declining performance & implementation of effective & sustainable solutions. This information is gained from attendance at Daily Operation Review meetings, MDT (Multi discipline team) meetings and ITF (Implementation Task Force) meetings.
•    Use of SAP for ordering & receipting of spares. Highly competent in all aspects of small, focused improvement projects.
•    Assist in the implementation of shutdown and project plans with Distillery management and their teams.
•    Update asset records and sign off PPM tasks on the Frontline maintenance system.
•    Be the site owner for safety critical inspections ensuring these inspections are carried out in a timely manner and recording on Frontline and reporting back to safety critical fortnightly meeting.
•    Participate in a programme of continuous training and assessment to maintain and develop skills in your own area.
•    Participate in process-based improvement projects, giving an electrical/mechanical input and driving a culture of continuous improvement.
•    Ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety & environmental legislation and safe systems of work.
•    Maintaining all documentation in relation to ATEX equipment, COSHH register, Risk Assessments & Confined Space Register.
•    Administrative responsibilities to include EHS, standard operating procedures, risk assessments and method statements. 

Key Skills and Competencies

•    Time served recognized electrical/mechanical apprenticeship.
•    Knowledge of various distillery equipment, both electrical & mechanical.
•    Knowledge of industrial controls, PLC’s and instrumentation.
•    Experience with three phase and single-phase motors.
•    Previous experience of working on SCADA.
•    MEWP license.
•    Hazardous area installations (CompEx Qualification).
•    Knowledge of Environmental, health & safety regulations and current electrical regulations.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    IT literate, Microsoft, and Frontline maintenance experience if possible. Proficiently budget, plan, monitor, and execute small projects.
•    Knowledge and experience of HAZOP’s and be able to participate in HAZOPs with various projects.
•    Prepare bid specification, evaluate bids, and confirm the issue of purchase orders for various contractors.
•    Adheres to and promotes environmental health and safety as one of the organization’s business priorities.
•    The ability to work collaboratively whilst retaining the capability to form and articulate independent views and opinions.

Experience & Qualifications

•    HNC in Electrical/mechanical Engineering or Multi-Disciplinary Engineering.
•    Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship
•    Experience within the Scotch Whisky Industry or a similar FMCG environment would be preferable.
•    Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to use Word, Excel, and Power point.
•    Versed in multiple continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, etc.) desired.
•    Possess a valid driver's license, for driving to remote plants.
•    Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
•    Ability to work across multiple locations and geographies.
•    COMPEX and working toward 18th edition.desired
•    PLC programming desired