Department Engineer

Role: Department Engineer
Location: Stocksbridge
Salary: Up to 57,000 DOE

Adept Resourcing Group is excited to be retained by a world class and internationally renowned Steel Manufacturing company. Together we are searching for a forward thinking and supportive Department Engineer to join their team at the Stocksbridge based Plant.
The Department Engineer will be responsible for leading the engineering function of the Stocksbridge Plant whilst promoting continuous improvement efforts and sustainable outcomes. Maintenance of all assets, services and infrastructure within their department and the activities of their engineering teams also fall under the responsibilities of this role.
Benefits of the Department Engineer

• Salary up to 57,000 DOE
• 35 days holiday including Bank holidays.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Generous Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

The Role of the Department Engineer

• Leading, mentoring and coaching a dynamic team of highly skilled engineers and craftsmen to develop them into the next generation of leaders of our growing business.
• Hold responsibility for managing the engineering budget for the department and actively striving to improve the total cost of maintenance.
• Partnering with the Plant Manager, determining the asset strategy and development plan for the plant, improving maintenance standards and procedures.
• Develop and implement engineering projects, both capital and operational, that contribute towards achieving the business goals.
• Drive area KPI's towards improvement, aiming to reduce downtime on assets.
• Ensure the team's training is actively managed and applicable to roles within the team.
• Devise and develop planned audit schedules and ensure that they are implemented to meet Health, Safety & Environmental, statutory, quality and engineering requirements.
• Identifying and leading the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working with other functional groups within the operations team to coordinate the provision of technical support
• Collaborating with consultants, suppliers and vendors to ensure services are provided within plan and specifications
• Ensuring all work is completed as scheduled to quality, HSE standards and on budget.
• Promote operational discipline and high performance in work execution and enhance the technical skill & knowledge of team members, ensuring they adhere to work standards and understand the purpose and functionality of critical controls relevant to their work.

Requirements of the Department Engineer
You are required to be a performance and achievement-oriented professional with leadership capability, who is motivated by exceeding expectations and providing excellent results.
Your previous background in engineering or maintenance will see you well placed for the challenges of this role. To be successful you will demonstrate the following criteria:
Essential

• Relevant qualifications in Engineering (HNC or higher depending on other experience) with at least 5 years' experience in a supervisory or technical role.
• Knowledge and experience of Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, and its application in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive plant engineering experience
• Detailed knowledge of complex processes, the associated machinery and control systems
• Well-developed communication and relationship building skills and an ability to work with various stakeholders from diverse backgrounds;
• An understanding of risk management, auditing processes and experience in undertaking appropriate actions based on audit findings;
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to finding practical solutions;
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to resolve conflict and influence outcomes.
• Experience of leading diverse teams and developing individuals into future leaders.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with a CMMS.
  
  Desirable

• Experience of Vacuum Induction Furnaces, Vacuum Arc Remelting Furnaces, Electro-Slag Remelting Furnaces & Heat Treatment Furnaces
• Plant engineering experience with three phase systems, AC and DC equipment and PLC experience of Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems.
• A good appreciation of the steel process route, and how engineering parameters can affect the steel supply and quality.
• Experience of developing teams through 1:2:1's, development plans and succession planning to ensure long term stability

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