SME - Maintenance (Process Optimisation)

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems within manufacturing

POSITION INFO:

SME - Maintenance (Process Optimisation)
Operations

Job Purpose
Responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of control systems within manufacturing processes. Optimize production efficiency, ensure process safety, and maintain compliance with industry standards. Continuous improvement initiatives, troubleshooting, and process data analysis and ensure that that facilities are always in excellent condition by performing regular maintenance and repairs.

Key Accountabilities and Outputs
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
Develop preliminary scope for the instrument and control portion of capital and maintenance projects.
Communicate with vendors to determine applicability of products.
Provide technical support to maintenance instrument supervisors and technicians.
Provide technical help to investigate equipment and system failures and recommend corrective actions.
Identifies the technologies to be used for new applications, and extensions of current architectures
Must be capable of detailed design generation, implementation, integration, testing and on-site startup of systems
Technical resource for Planned Maintenance and Process Engineering designs
Maintain Master Data and Updating of Maintenance Systems to match group requirements while deploying focused improvement projects
Reduction in Downtime and Short stop management
Design, implement, and maintain best practices around a CMMS within manufacturing processes.
Optimize production processes for efficiency, quality, and safety.
Monitor and analyze process data to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process improvements.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Develop and document standard operating procedures and best practices.
Train staff on the effective use of control systems and best practices.

Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and 5+ years of hands on implementation knowledge of introducing processes within a manufacturing environment. iprogramming/configuration experience required.
Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance as well as knowledge of building systems.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance and process control or a related role.
Strong understanding applications in manufacturing, maintenance and processing
Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
WCM/TPM Knowledge
Experience with process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Qualities
Analytics & Problem Solving
Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.
Excellent analytical skils
Communication
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in teams
Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractors
Self-Motivated
Ability to manage self with initiative and bias for action
Prepared to work standby and overtime when required
A motivated individual with high levels of resilience and the ability to operate in a high pressure
Physically fit (Physically demanding environment)

Behavioural Competencies
Persuasiveness
Ability to persevere until an effective outcome is reached.
Takes into account another's viewpoint when stating a point.
Looks at all available avenues of influencing another's decision.
Looks for a win-win scenario when influencing another's decision.

Leadership
Able to communicate and gain team commitment to a vision of what is to be achieved.
Abilty to work alone and alongside others
Inspires and empowers others to overcome difficulties and achieve goals.
Nurtures strong team identity and pride.

Continuous Improvement
Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved
Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, “best practice” companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.
Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes
Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements

Collaboration
Helps others with their work.
Meets commitments to team members or others in the organisation.
Actively contributes to team discussions and the accomplishment of team work plans.
Shares expertise and resources to help others address their needs.
Seeks to include all those who can contribute to the most successful outcome and those who have a stake in the results.
Actively keeps all stakeholders informed.
Attempts to reinvigorate team processes when progress is lagging: stays engaged even when not in full agreement with the team’s direction.

Accountability
Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track.
Prepares a roadmap for success.
Ensures that all who need to know, are clear about the plan.
Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.
Always acts in the company’s best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.
Ensures others are on track for achieving their goals
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