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 duri...