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Lead Engineer - Control & Combustion
Shift: Days 37.5 hours
£50,000 - £55,000 + Bonus of up to 10%
Job Summary: Manage Control & Combustion activities and technicians, combining engineering management with hands-on support. Ensure high standards in health and safety, work quality, and plant performance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Facilitate proactive and reactive maintenance activities.
Manage compliance activities like Thermal Uniformity Surveys, Calibrations, and System Accuracy Tests.
Diagnose and repair complex electrical and control systems (PLCs, Burner Management Systems).
Develop and implement PPM schedules for machine reliability.
Utilize CMMS for maintenance scheduling.
Provide technical support for breakdowns and analyse data.
Drive housekeeping and 6S standards.
Lead continuous improvement activities (Problem Solving Reports, Root Cause Analysis).
Maintain and repair various furnaces and equipment.
Manage and develop Control & Combustion technicians.
Make engineering decisions to prioritize activities and diagnose issues.
Understand natural gas and burner management systems.
Attend maintenance meetings and reviews.
Order and manage engineering parts.
Work with OEM service engineers.
Achieve Key Performance Indicators.
Facilitate lean working practices.
Participate in training and upskilling.
Permit engineering activities and manage sub-contractors.
Plan and deliver maintenance during outages.
Adhere to financial budgets and company policies.
Follow safe practices and environmental requirements.Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:
Desirable:
Relevant qualification or apprenticeship.
Experience in control/combustion engineering and supervisory roles.
Knowledge of furnace mechanics, control logic, PLCs, and PID theory.
Understanding of instrumentation and engineering drawings.Demonstrable:
Experience in medium to heavy manufacturing.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read electrical and mechanical drawings.
PC literate with good numeracy and literacy.
Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
Team player with good communication skills.Qualities & Attributes:
Team-oriented and knowledgeable.
Effective communicator at all levels.
Flexible to meet business needs.
Involved in improvement activities.
Self-disciplined, motivated, and detail-oriented
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