Electrical Maintenance Engineer Lead (Huthwaite)

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LEAD (HUTHWAITE) 

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

We are currently looking for a Reliability Maintenance Engineer Lead to join us at our facility in Huthwaite, UK.

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement by analysing data and identifying patterns within that data. Once problems have been identified, the reliability engineer will develop and implement solutions to prevent them, ultimately improving the reliability of systems, equipment, and processes.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyze equipment failure data to identify trends and patterns.
• Conduct root cause analysis to address underlying problems.
• Design and implement new maintenance procedures for equipment monitoring and testing. Be up to date with market trends for continuous improvement.
• Research and implement innovative technologies and processes to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Develop and implement training programs for employees, collaborating with other departments to integrate reliability across the organization.
• Monitor property, facilities, and equipment conditions, identifying maintenance needs and implementing upkeep schedules.
• Develop strategies for continuous improvement in equipment reliability and effectiveness, overseeing preventative maintenance processes.
• Research and implement best practices for facility maintenance, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Oversee preventative maintenance processes to ensure effectiveness.
• Manage contractors on site carrying out engineering and other works. Hold daily meetings with the team, foster QHSE Responsibilities, Lead by example, and maintain QHSE awareness throughout the site
• Performance management of maintenance staff including evaluation, training and development, coaching, and feedback.

Key requirements:

• Around 10 years of relevant work experience
• Understanding the manufacturing of liquid coatings.
• Technical knowledge of Liquid coatings.
• Good communication skills. Adaptability.
• Experience within the chemical industry.

Relevant Skills for this position:

• Analytical thinking: the ability to think critically and logically
• Technical aptitude: a strong understanding of systems, equipment, and processes. This includes knowledge of the engineering principles and specific systems used at an organization.
• Problem-solving: the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Communication: the ability to explain technical concepts in a clear and concise manner, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Project management: the ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and effectively including planning, scheduling, and organizing.
• Data management skills: the ability to use statistical analysis tools as well as the ability to interpret and communicate the results of the analysis.
• A continuous improvement mindset: identifying and implementing ways to continuously improve reliability.
• Safety-conscious: the ability to identify potential hazards and take the necessary steps to mitigate them
• Process Hazard Awareness: Technical understanding of process safety requirements and the ability to maintain legal compliance to UK legislation.