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Lead engineer - control & combustion

Sheffield
Reed
Lead engineer
Posted: 10h ago
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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 analyze 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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